Looming Thunderstorms Prompt Flood Watch For Baltimore County

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A flood watch was issued Wednesday for large parts of Baltimore County as storm cells are forecast to bring heavy rainfall to the region.

The National Weather Service says the flood watch will remain in effect until 4 p.m.

"Showers and a few thunderstorms with very heavy rain are likely through this afternoon," reads the latest NWS advisory.

"Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour may result in localized totals of 2 to 3 inches, which would result in flooding mainly in urban and poor drainage areas."

Residents are urged to be cautious and avoid any roadways that become flooded.

Detailed Forecast For Baltimore Region

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.