Maryland Weather: Tornado Watch Ends; Wind Advisory Remains In Effect
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Severe weather came through Maryland overnight hitting the region around 3 a.m.
Significant damage has not yet been reported, however trees and limbs were down in the area and some outages were also reported.
In Delaware however, there are reports of a possible tornado in the Laurel/Seaford area.
Possible Tornado Leaves Damage In Laurel, Delaware, Report Says
A wind advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. Monday.
ORIGINAL POST: April 14: A tornado watch was in effect through 4 a.m. for most of Maryland.
Here's a look at the cities that are up next for this batch of potentially severe storms. If you're in this area, make sure to move indoors. #WJZ #MDWX pic.twitter.com/5tkzhS8BFE
— Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) April 15, 2019
The main threats were damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes. Heavy rain meant there was also the potential for flooding.
Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Take Aim At Maryland
I urge all Marylanders to take every precaution: follow the forecast, take shelter indoors, be careful if you absolutely need to be out on the roads. https://t.co/38W3y6r66h
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) April 14, 2019
Gov. Larry Hogan sent out a tweet Sunday urging Marylanders to, "take shelter indoors, be careful if you absolutely need to be out on the roads."
The Maryland Emergency Management System said, "be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued."
Tornado Watch: Tornadoes are possible in/near the watch area. Be ready to act quickly if warning is issued.
— Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) (@MDMEMA) April 15, 2019
Tornado Warning: Tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Imminent danger to life/property. Move to interior room on lowest floor of a sturdy building.
-@NWS #MdWx pic.twitter.com/jadDgUwDSr
The following counties/cities were under a tornado watch overnight:
- Allegany
- Anne Arundel
- Baltimore
- Baltimore City
- Calvert
- Carroll
- Charles
- Frederick
- Harford
- Howard
- Montgomery
- Prince George's
- St. Mary's
- Washington
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