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Tornado Watch in Effect for Most of Maryland

Weather alert: There may be tornadoes and severe storms on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for much of Maryland.

The following counties are included in the tornado watch, effective until 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24:

  • Anne Arundel
  • Baltimore
  • Calvert
  • Caroline
  • Carroll
  • Cecil
  • Charles
  • Frederick
  • Harford
  • Howard
  • Kent
  • Montgomery
  • Prince George’s
  • Queen Anne’s
  • St. Mary’s
  • Talbot

Baltimore City is also under the tornado watch.

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A tornado watch means that weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Related: Severe Thunderstorms to Rumble Wednesday Afternoon

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