BALTIMORE– A cold front is expected to move through Maryland on Monday, creating a high chance that heavy thunderstorms that could lead to isolated damaging winds and flash flooding.
This development has prompted WJZ to declare an Alert Day.
The storms may trigger parts of Maryland to get hail and see a weak tornado form.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management has issued a Tornado Warning for Charles County until 5:15 p.m.
Meanwhile, a Flood Watch is in effect for parts of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, as well as Baltimore City.
In particular, Baltimore County is under a Flood Watch until 10:15 p.m.
Flooding is expected to begin shortly. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, according to the National Weather Service.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches could fall in that same area.
Monday’s high temperatures were projected to reach the mid-80s but feel like 90 degrees because of the humidity.
More showers will pass through the state early Tuesday and clouds will gradually dwindle away bringing more sunshine and increasing temperatures to reach about 83 degrees.
By Wednesday, we approach more clear skies with light west winds.
Sunshine remains as through the rest of the work week ensuring a beautiful weekend and game day on Sunday.