Lexington Park, Md. – Strong storms could threaten evening plans in Southern Maryland and parts of Central Virginia, as a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. Saturday for St. Mary’s County and King George County.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, the watch covers cities including Lexington Park, California, and Dahlgren, where damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and brief heavy downpours are possible. Adjacent coastal waters, including the Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point to Smith Point and sections of the Tidal Potomac River, are also included in the alert.
Residents along the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac shorelines should secure loose outdoor items and remain indoors if thunder is heard. Mariners are urged to seek safe harbor immediately, as sudden wind gusts could pose a risk to small vessels.
This is the latest in a series of stormy evenings across the Mid-Atlantic this July, with atmospheric moisture and instability fueling scattered severe weather.
More storms may develop quickly through the evening. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains active through 10 p.m., and additional warnings could be issued with little notice.
