Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 3:16PM EDT until March 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 316 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dunkirk, or
near Deale, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to
fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage
homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed
trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured
light objects may become projectiles.
Locations impacted include...
Baltimore, Severn, Annapolis, Crofton, Riviera Beach, Mayo, Shady
Side, Deale, Naval Academy, Severn River, South River, Fort Smallwood
State Park, Gibson Island, Bodkin Point, Sillery Bay, Rhode River,
Magothy River, Dobbins Island, Pinehurst, and Glen Burnie.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central,
southern and northern Maryland.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Anne Arundel, MD; Calvert, MD; Charles, MD; Prince Georges, MD; Baltimore City, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov