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The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for the Mid-Atlantic, including the following counties in our local coverage area:
- Anne Arundel (MD)
- Charles (MD)
- Prince George’s (MD)
- Westmoreland (VA)
- Calvert (MD)
- King George (VA)
- St. Mary’s (MD)
This watch is in effect until 10PM Monday. Primary threats this evening are:
- Damaging wind gusts up to 75mph are likely.
- Hail up to 1.5″ in diameter is possible.
- A couple of spin-up tornadoes are possible.
- Localized flash flooding.
SUMMARY: Isolated to scattered discrete storms should consolidate into a couple of multicell clusters that spread east-northeast into this evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm WATCH just means that conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.
It will be important to stay with JB Weather for the latest information on this severe weather threat and the impacts here in Southern Maryland. You can always access my forecasts and updates here on the website, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram, and on YouTube. JB Weather is Southern Maryland’s Weather Leader, and I am working around the clock to keep you ahead of the storm!
-JB
Cedar Point has been providing trusted banking, lending and personal finance solutions to the Southern Maryland Community since 1945. Visit the credit union at any of its 6 locations in St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert counties or online at www.cpfcu.com.
