The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for the Mid-Atlantic, including:
- 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 Tuesday. Primary threats this evening are:
- Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
- Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible
SUMMARY:
Thunderstorms will increase in coverage and intensity through the afternoon/evening while spreading eastward from West Virginia across northern Virginia and Maryland. The storm environment will favor clusters and line segments capable of producing damaging winds up to 70 mph, as well as isolated large hail near 1 inch diameter.
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