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Baltimore · Official alert

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Baltimore area until 8 PM

National Weather Service warns of possible severe storms in Baltimore and surrounding counties until evening.

Oct 16, 2026, 1:30 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Weather Desk) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Photo: NASA / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Baltimore City and surrounding counties in Maryland, including Baltimore, Harford, Carroll, and others, effective until 8 PM this evening.

This watch also covers the District of Columbia and parts of Virginia and West Virginia, indicating the potential for dangerous weather conditions in the region.

Residents are advised to stay alert for changing weather conditions and be prepared to take shelter if severe weather approaches, according to the National Weather Service guidance.

Authorities encourage people to monitor local weather updates and follow any further instructions issued as the situation develops.

Sources

National Weather Service: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 16 at 1:25PM EDT until October 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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