Tornado Watch in effect from August 18, 11:30 AM EDT until August 18, 08:00 PM EDT
BALTIMORE, Md. – The National Weather Service has issued tornado watch 447 in effect until 8:00 p.m., this evening for the following areas:
- Allegany
- Anne Arundel
- Baltimore
- Calvert
- Carroll
- Cecil
- Charles
- Frederick
- Garrett
- Harford
- Howard
- Kent
- Montgomery
- Prince Georges
- Queen Anne`s
- St. Mary’s
- Washington
As Tropical Depression Fred passes off to the west, there will be a threat for isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, as well as flash flooding. The risk for severe thunderstorms may come as early as the mid-morning. Otherwise, conditions should improve by late this evening.