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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:
- Calvert (MD)
- King George (VA)
- Westmoreland (VA)
- Charles (MD)
- St. Mary’s (MD)
This watch is in effect until 8PM Friday. Primary threats this evening are:
- Damaging wind gusts up to 65mph are likely
- Localized flash flooding.
SUMMARY: The initial cluster of storms in central Virginia should pose the primary threat for damaging winds as it spreads east towards the southern Delmarva Peninsula. An additional cluster may form across southwest Virginia and spread towards southeast Virginia as well.
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
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