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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A terrible severe thunderstorm informing was issued for Carroll, Frederick and Washington Counties until 6 p.m.
Meteorologist Meg McNamara said storms are moving northeast astatine 30 mph. The tempest is susceptible of producing 60 mph upwind gusts and quarter-sized hail.
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The National Weather Service said a tornado ticker is successful spot for the Baltimore portion and astir of Maryland arsenic terrible storms determination done the region.
Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Washington Counties and Baltimore City successful MD are nether the ticker until 8:00 p.m.
Most of #Maryland is nether a #Tornado Watch done 8 P.M. Isolated Tornadoes and damaging thunderstorm upwind gusts are the main threats. #MDWX #WJZ pic.twitter.com/EveuwZiuZK
— Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) August 18, 2021
Emergency services said the dense rainfall is remnants of tropical tempest Fred.
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Remnants of TS Fred volition bring dense rains, beardown storms and possibly adjacent tornadoes successful Maryland today, particularly westbound of the Chesapeake. Follow section forecasts, support devices charged, cheque connected household and friends and NEVER thrust trough imaginable flood waters. pic.twitter.com/sF2Pl1Dv9t
— Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MDMEMA) (@MDMEMA) August 18, 2021
Baltimore County Emergency Services shared these tips for staying harmless during a tornado watch:
1). Have a mode to get tornado warnings
2). Find your tornado harmless spot to structure successful home/work
3). Be mindful of flash flooding risk
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