Tornado Watch issued for parts of Maryland as scattered storms move through A tornado watch has been issued for several counties in Maryland as scattered severe storms are expected to move through the region on Wednesday night. The National Weather Service has warned that the risk of severe weather, including damaging winds and hail, is present, with a low chance of tornadoes. The watch covers Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Carroll, Frederick, Baltimore County/City, Montgomery, Howard, and Harford counties, remaining in effect until 8 p.m. Severe thunderstorm warnings are also in place for Howard, Montgomery, and Frederick counties until 7:30 p.m., while a tornado warning is active for Carroll, Howard, Montgomery, and Frederick counties until 7:15 p.m. The storm activity is expected to be isolated and scattered, with not all areas experiencing severe weather. The highest risk for severe storms is in western and west-central Maryland, though central and eastern regions still face a lower but significant threat. The severe weather threat across the Baltimore metropolitan area is expected to subside by 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Temperatures will drop sharply on Thursday morning, with conditions feeling 30 to 40 degrees colder than the previous day. A cold front is set to move through, bringing gusty winds and a significant temperature drop. Rainfall is expected to continue through Thursday afternoon, with the possibility of transitioning to snow showers mid to late in the day. However, no significant snow accumulation is anticipated. Friday will bring dry and breezy conditions, with temperatures peaking in the low to mid-50s. A few sprinkles or showers may occur on Friday evening as another weather disturbance moves through.#national_weather_service #maryland #first_alert_weather_team #baltimore_metropolitan_area #carroll_county
