Baltimore, Maryland — A tornado watch covering large parts of Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and eastern West Virginia remains in effect until 7 p.m. Monday, prompting residents to stay alert for severe storms.
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, the watch area includes cities such as Baltimore, Washington, Hagerstown, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Waldorf, Salisbury, and surrounding regions.
Forecasters say a few tornadoes are possible, along with scattered large hail up to quarter size and wind gusts reaching 65 mph as storms move across the region Monday afternoon and evening.
The watch means conditions are favorable for tornado development, though tornadoes are not yet confirmed. If warnings are issued later, officials advise residents to immediately move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
The watch area spans a large portion of the Mid-Atlantic, including major travel corridors such as Interstate 95, Interstate 70, and Interstate 64, where storms could bring sudden downpours and strong wind gusts that reduce visibility or create hazardous driving conditions.
The National Weather Service said more than 13 million people, along with thousands of schools and hospitals, fall within the watch area.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local alerts, weather radios, and mobile notifications throughout the afternoon and evening in case warnings are issued.
Storm timing and intensity may vary by location as the system moves east across the region.
Students, commuters, and evening travelers across the I-95 corridor may experience sudden weather changes during peak travel hours.
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