Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Parts Of MD: See Latest Forecast

MARYLAND — The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several Maryland counties on Saturday as a strong storm system moved across the state.

The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Saturday for Baltimore City and the following counties: Anne Arundel, Cecil, Howard, Washington, Baltimore, Frederick, Montgomery, Carroll, Harford and Prince George's.

Forecasters said the primary threats with Saturday's storms included damaging winds with gusts up to 70 mph, ping-pong ball-sized hail and isolated tornadoes.

Several severe thunderstorm warnings had already been issued before the watch as storms moved through the region, including in Baltimore, Frederick and Harford counties, according to the NWS.

Forecasters said one system was producing two-inch hail as it moved over Harford County.

Strong storms and heavy rain remain possible through the overnight hours, forecasters said. Conditions will remain soggy on Sunday, with periods of rain possible throughout much of the day and a lingering chance of isolated storms.

Looking ahead to the work week, unsettled conditions will likely continue through Tuesday, according to the Capital Weather Gang.

More rounds of rain rotate through Monday. It shouldn’t rain nonstop, but showers may be numerous. Mainly mid-70s for highs," the Capital Weather Gang said.

Storm and shower chances dip slightly on Tuesday, but there's still a 60 percent chance the region will see precipitation throughout the day and into the overnight hours.

Here's the latest detailed NWS forecast for the Baltimore area:

Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 78. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.