The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for much of the Mid-Atlantic, including:
- Calvert (MD)
- Westmoreland (VA)
- St. Mary’s (MD)
This watch is in effect until 8PM Thursday. Primary threats this evening are:
- Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
- Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
SUMMARY: A cluster of thunderstorms developing over north-central North Carolina will track east-northeastward across the watch area through the afternoon. Damaging winds are the main threat.
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.
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
