Wednesday, January 30, 2013
As much as one to three inches of rain could fall during an evening rainstorm.
Update - 6:34 p.m. - A tornado watch has been issued for Prince George's County, as well as Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carrol, Charles and Harford counties. The watch is in effect until 2 a.m. A wind advisory is also in effect through 6 a.m. on Thursday morning. Winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts of 45 to 50 mph, are predicted. Additionally, a flash flood watch is in effect through the evening. Original article - A strong cold front coming through the area is bringing the risk of heavy rains, gusting winds and flash floods, according to The National Weather Service (NWS). The agency is predicting a 90 percent chance of rain in Prince George's County Wednesday night, and possibly thunderstorms. Temperatures will drop to the low 40s …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The storms could produce damaging wind gusts, the National Weather Service warns.
The National Weather Service cautions that scattered thunderstorms may move through Prince George's County and surrounding areas Tuesday night. While there are no formal warnings or watches in effect, a few storms "capable of producing damaging wind gusts" are possible. Patchy fog is also expected after 2 a.m., with an overnight low of about 73°. On Wednesday, more scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected after 8 a.m., with a daytime high of about 89°.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
A slow-moving cold front is expected to kick up more rain, wind, and hail Tuesday.
Update, 10:01 p.m.: The severe thunderstorm watch has been lifted. Original article: Keep an eye on the skies Tuesday, as forecasters are warning of more severe weather in the area. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect across Prince George's County and the surrounding region through 8 p.m. The cause, according to the National Weather Service, is a slow-moving cold front pushing through the area. "Some storms will become severe and will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail," the service cautions. A high of 96° is expected this afternoon.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Strong storms could roll through the area.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Prince George's County and surrounding areas in the Washington-Baltimore region until 9 p.m. tonight. That has area power companies prepping customers for potential weather-related power outages across the region. Pepco announced earlier today that it is monitoring the forecasts, warning that powerful winds could knock out electricity in some areas. Pepco has taken the precautionary move to schedule additional technicians and call center personnel to work through the night. Baltimore Gas and Electric is warning customers that it is preparing for possible weather-related power outages in light of forecasts that a thunderstorm and high winds might hit central Maryland. The warnings come …
Monday, May 23, 2011
The National Weather Service announced the watch Monday afternoon until 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service announced a severe thunderstorm watch in Prince George's County and neighboring counties in the metro area until 6 p.m. Monday Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon with damaging winds. Storms may continue this week in the evenings.
