Tornado Watch Issued In MD As Another Round Of Severe Storms Moves Through

A tornado watch is in effect for most of Maryland on Saturday as severe storms are expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail to the state.

The National Weather Service said the tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday for the following counties: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's and Talbot. Baltimore City is also included in the watch.

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According to forecasters, several rounds of showers and thunderstorms were possible Saturday morning, and severe weather will continue through the evening hours.

As of 4:15, severe thunderstorm warnings had already been issued in several parts of the state.

The NWS Storm Prediction Center placed that state at an Enhanced Risk (3 of 5) for severe weather, meaning severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging winds, flash flooding, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning and large hail.

"The primary threats are damaging winds as strong as an EF2," the NWS wrote.

As for timing, strong to severe storms are likely for the D.C. and Baltimore Metropolitan areas through 7 p.m. The best chance for severe storms will be between 4 p.m and 6 p.m., and through 7 p.m. farther east.

In addition to the severe potential, any thunderstorms on Saturday will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall with rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour possible. This could lead to flash flooding of urban and poorly drained areas, creeks, and streams.

A flash flood watch is also in effect for the region until 8 p.m. Saturday.

Detailed Baltimore-Area Forecast

Saturday Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 89. Chance of precipitation is 80%.