Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Central Maryland
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for central Maryland and surrounding counties until 8 p.m. Friday. Some areas are covered by storm warnings.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for southern Baltimore City, northwestern Anne Arundel County, southeastern Howard County, east central Montgomery County, south central Baltimore County and northeastern Prince George's County until 5:30 p.m.
A warning for west central Harford County and central Baltimore County is in effect until 5:45 p.m.
Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Talbot, and Washington counties and Baltimore City are under the watch, according to the National Weather Service.
Meteorologist Meg McNamara said the main threat is damaging winds and large hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for much of #Maryland through 8 P.M. The main threats with these storms will be damaging winds and large hail! @TurkWJZ and I will see you on #WJZ starting at 4! #MDWX #Baltimore pic.twitter.com/VXBHV0cuBQ
— Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) August 13, 2021