MARYLAND — Parts of Maryland are at risk for severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of the Mid-Atlantic, including areas of Maryland, under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather.
Forecasters say scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday afternoon and increase in coverage and intensity through the evening. The primary threat across Maryland is expected to be damaging straight-line winds capable of downing trees and power lines.
A limited tornado threat also exists, particularly across portions of the Delmarva Peninsula, where atmospheric conditions may become more favorable for isolated tornado development. However, forecasters note there is still uncertainty regarding how unstable the atmosphere will become, which could influence the overall tornado risk.
The severe weather threat is expected to develop as a strengthening low-level jet and an approaching cold front interact with warm, humid air across the region. Thunderstorms are expected to form along boundaries left behind by earlier rainfall and continue eastward through the afternoon and evening.
Residents are encouraged to monitor the latest forecasts and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings as conditions may change throughout the day.
