BALTIMORE — The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued Tornado Watch 616, effective today until 2 PM EDT, covering numerous counties across Maryland. The affected counties include Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, and several others reaching from Caroline to Worcester.
Additionally, a Gale Warning is in place for all tidal waters until 10 PM tonight, coinciding with a Coastal Flood Warning for Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Washington D.C., and Alexandria, expected to last through this afternoon. Anne Arundel County will remain under a flood warning into tonight.
Today’s forecast warns of potential severe thunderstorms across the outlook area until 5 PM, with a south wind reaching speeds of up to 24 mph and gusts possibly hitting 41 mph. The likelihood of precipitation stands at 90%, with rainfall expected to range between a half and three-quarters of an inch.
Tonight, the storm threat will decrease with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 PM. Conditions are expected to clear gradually after early evening clouds, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 73 degrees. Winds will shift from southwest to west after midnight, possibly gusting up to 18 mph.
Residents are advised to stay informed on weather updates and prepare for quick action in case a tornado develops or severe weather escalates.
