Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Area Until 7pm

WASHINGTON - Cluster of thunderstorms now moving through our area. Some of these storms are producing hail and high winds. Warnings will be possible over the next 2 hrs. 
Areas affected: Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Somerset, St. Marys, Talbot, Wicomico

The primary threat with these storms include extremely heavy rain, large hail, lightning, and isolated tornadoes.

Those with outdoor plans this evening should monitor the skies and be prepared for threatening weather. Lightning is the number one severe weather killer in the US. If you are outdoors and storm approaches, seek safe shelter indoors.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH means conditions are favorable for severe storms in and close to the watch area. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes with little or no advanced warning. Residents should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.

SKYWARN activation has been requested and spotters are asked to relay any reports to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, and the National Weather Service office in Sterling, VA.
 

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