A tornado warning was issued Monday for part of Baltimore City and County, putting tornado in Baltimore at the center of an early-week severe weather setup. People in the warned area also faced a day described as steamy, with feel-like temperatures near 100 degrees.
The warning arrived alongside a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Maryland until 9 p.m. Some showers and storms were possible during the late afternoon and evening, and any storm that developed could bring damaging winds, small hail, isolated tornadoes, and downpours.
Baltimore City and County
The warning covered only part of Baltimore City and County, so the practical step for people in the affected area was to watch for rapid changes and move quickly if a warning message changed or another alert followed. The late-day timing mattered because the storms were expected during the hours when many people are still commuting or outdoors.
Monday’s heat and humidity added another layer to the forecast. The day was hot enough to feel near 100 degrees, yet the same setup also carried isolated tornado risk, which put a short-fuse threat on top of the wind, hail, and heavy rain already in the forecast.
Maryland weather Monday
More widespread rain was likely Tuesday, with spotty storms expected Wednesday. Rain chances were expected to decrease by the end of the week and into the weekend, along with lower humidity levels.
For people in Baltimore City and County, the immediate question is which specific areas were included in the warning. The forecast did show the threat broadening into a wet Tuesday and then easing later in the week, but Monday remained the day with the sharpest tornado risk.
