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National Weather Service Warns Baltimore of Severe Storms

8/17/2026

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The U.S. National Weather Service issued a warning for Baltimore at 5 p.m. Sunday for thunderstorms, 50-mph gusts, flooding and possible tornadoes.
Forecast winds could reach 70 mph near the Chesapeake Bay and down trees and power lines.
Heavy rain on saturated soil gave the alert an almost 100% chance of rain and flash flooding.
Monday’s forecast called for sunny skies, upper-80s highs, low 70s and a 30% chance of showers.

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The U.S. National Weather Service issued a warning for Baltimore at 5 p.m. Sunday for thunderstorms, 50-mph gusts, flooding and possible tornadoes.
Forecast winds could reach 70 mph near the Chesapeake Bay and down trees and power lines.
Heavy rain on saturated soil gave the alert an almost 100% chance of rain and flash flooding.
Monday’s forecast called for sunny skies, upper-80s highs, low 70s and a 30% chance of showers.