Widespread thunderstorms moved through western Washington Wednesday night, with lightning illuminating the sky across the region.

FOX 13 Seattle is tracking a strong storm system expected to bring lightning, large hail and heavy winds to western Washington Wednesday night. Most of the state is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch through 9 p.

Widespread thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across Western Washington, along with the threat for severe thunderstorms. Main hazards we remain concerned about are: hail, excess of 1-inch diameter;