Weather
Tornado Watch Issued For 17 MD Counties Plus Baltimore City
Isolated tornadoes are possible on Wednesday in Maryland, according to the National Weather Service. Flash flooding may also occur.
MARYLAND — As the remnants of Post-Tropical Cyclone Fred move through the region, parts of Maryland may see flash flooding on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
An isolated tornado could also occur, forecasters say.
A tornado watch is in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for these jurisdictions:
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- Allegany County
- Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore City
- Baltimore County
- Calvert County
- Carroll County
- Cecil County
- Charles County
- Frederick County
- Garrett County
- Harford County
- Howard County
- Kent County
- Montgomery County
- Prince George's County
- Queen Anne's County
- St. Mary's County
- Washington County
A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes.
Rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms may soak central Maryland from mid-morning through the afternoon, with rain continuing through Wednesday night as tropical moisture spreads across the state.
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More than 3 inches of rain could accumulate in some spots, according to the National Weather Service, which advised rain may fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches an hour during the flash flood watch.
Flash flooding — or a rapid rise in water level — can be life-threatening. With heavy rain falling in a short period of time, officials say flash flooding may occur in streams, creeks, urban areas and places with poor drainage.
These jurisdictions are under the flash flood watch until 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18:
- Baltimore City
- Baltimore County
- Carroll County
- Frederick County
- Harford County
- Howard County
- Montgomery County
The District of Columbia and parts of Virginia are also under the flash flood watch.
Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s Wednesday. See the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
More rain is likely in store this week, forecasters say, prompting the weather service to issue a hazardous weather outlook for central and western Maryland.
As a slow-moving system approaches Maryland from the Great Lakes, the National Weather Service advised isolated severe thunderstorms are possible on Saturday and Sunday.
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