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Maryland Weather Alert Sunday: Tornado Risk Sunday Oct 11th
Baltimore, MD – Residents across Maryland, Washington, D.C., northern Virginia and eastern West Virginia face multiple weather threats this weekend as a storm system brings heavy rainfall, strong moun
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-10T12:28:18.793Z
Baltimore, MD – Residents across Maryland, Washington, D.C., northern Virginia and eastern West Virginia face multiple weather threats this weekend as a storm system brings heavy rainfall, strong mountain winds, possible tornadoes and coastal flooding. The most significant impacts are expected Saturday night through Sunday, October 11.
According to the National Weather Service NWS Baltimore/Washington office , the remnants of Post Tropical Cyclone Isaias are expected to bring several hazards to the Mid Atlantic region.
A tornado threat develops Sunday afternoon and evening.
Forecasters warn that isolated, brief tornadoes could develop between 3 and 11 p.m. Sunday, particularly across southern and eastern portions of the forecast area.
The severe weather outlook highlights a Level 2 Slight Risk in portions of southern Maryland and nearby Virginia, while surrounding areas face a lower Level 1 Marginal Risk.
Strong winds are another concern, especially in mountainous communities.
Wind Advisories cover portions of the Allegheny Mountains, with gusts reaching 50 mph possible at higher elevations.
The advisories extend into Sunday morning, with exposed mountain areas facing the greatest wind impacts.
Heavy rainfall could also create localized flooding concerns.
Most communities are expected to receive 1 to 2 inches of rain, with locally higher totals reaching approximately 3 inches along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Rainfall is expected Saturday night into Sunday.
Meanwhile, a Coastal Flood Watch is scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. Sunday along portions of the western Chesapeake Bay shoreline and tidal Potomac River.
Elevated water levels could affect vulnerable shoreline communities and low lying coastal roads.
Residents should prepare for rapidly changing conditions, monitor weather warnings and avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Those living near tidal waterways should pay particular attention to coastal flood updates.