The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for most of Maryland, in effect until 5 p.m.
Near noon a thunderstorm complex will be moving across the metropolitan area of DC and Baltimore.
Additional severe storms are expected to develop ahead of the cold front moving in the area before 5 p.m.
Severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 60 mph or greater and large hail.
Tornadoes are also possible, especially along and east of the Interstate 95 corridor.
Weekend Forecast
Today – Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind between 9 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. West wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind between 3 and 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.