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Tornado Warnings Continue in Central Maryland Into Friday Night

A dynamic low-pressure system is driving severe thunderstorms across the Mid-Atlantic.

Several parts New Jersey, Washington DC and Baltimore were under tornado alert on Friday
Tornado
A tornado alert was issued in several Maryland areas on Friday
A thunderstorm over Baltimore City produces a lightning strike over the city.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service has extended a Tornado Watch across 22 counties in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia until midnight EDT Friday.
  • Active tornado warnings cover southeastern Howard, eastern Montgomery and northern Prince George’s counties in Central Maryland as storms move northeast at 10–20 mph.
  • Radar-indicated rotation near Laurel and Beltsville prompted specific warnings for possible tornado touchdowns.
  • Up to 1.5 inches of rainfall have heightened flash flood risks in low-lying areas, with additional heavy rain expected overnight.
  • Authorities and the University of Maryland activated sirens, urging residents to seek shelter immediately in basements or interior rooms away from windows.