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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
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    1h
    7:17pm-Waves of showers & spotty t-storms will work across the region today as a front stalls nearby. Any isolated severe threat will remain south of I-64 & across northeast MD where some filtered sun may break through. Threats include wind, lightning, & locally heavy rain.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
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    4h
    Showers are likely today, though there could be several breaks in the precipitation throughout the day as well. A few storms are possible, primarily during the afternoon hours, but these will be few and far between. Some thunderstorms are possible again on Sunday.
    Forecast for today and Sunday, with a picture of a doppler radar to the left of the forecast.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
    @NWS_BaltWash
    10h
    Flash Flood Warning including Fredericksburg VA, Stafford VA and Falmouth VA until 12:30 AM EDT
    This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:30 AM EDT. The warning includes Fredericksburg VA, Stafford VA and Falmouth VA.  This warning is for Northeastern Spotsylvania County in central Virginia, The City of Fredericksburg in central Virginia and Stafford County in northern Virginia. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 144,555 people in the warning along with 29 schools and 1 hospital.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
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    13h
    Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Leonardtown MD, Mechanicsville MD and Chaptico MD until 6:45 PM EDT
    This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Leonardtown MD, Mechanicsville MD and Chaptico MD.  This warning is for Southeastern Charles County Is Cancelled. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 27,248 people in the warning along with 9 schools and 1 hospital.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
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    14h
    Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Leonardtown MD, Hughesville MD and Mechanicsville MD until 6:45 PM EDT
    This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Leonardtown MD, Hughesville MD and Mechanicsville MD.  This warning is for Northwestern St. Marys County in southern Maryland and Southeastern Charles County in southern Maryland. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 44,520 people in the warning along with 10 schools and 1 hospital.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
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    14h
    Special Marine Warning including the Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD until 8:00 PM EDT
    This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 8:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 34kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are not expected. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
    @NWS_BaltWash
    14h
    Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Dahlgren VA, Cobb Island MD and Dahlgren Center VA until 6:15 PM EDT
    This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Dahlgren VA, Cobb Island MD and Dahlgren Center VA.  This warning is for Southwestern Charles County in southern Maryland and Northeastern King George County in central Virginia. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 21,380 people in the warning along with 5 schools and 0 hospitals.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
    @NWS_BaltWash
    14h
    Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for King George VA, Passapatanzy VA and Fairview Beach VA until 5:45 PM EDT
    This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:45 PM EDT. The warning includes King George VA, Passapatanzy VA and Fairview Beach VA.  This warning is for Northeastern Spotsylvania County and The City Of Fredericksburg Is Cancelled. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 34,610 people in the warning along with 8 schools and 0 hospitals.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
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    15h
    Special Marine Warning including the Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD until 7:00 PM EDT
    This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 48kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are not expected. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
    @NWS_BaltWash
    15h
    Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Fredericksburg VA, Aquia Harbour VA and King George VA until 5:45 PM EDT
    This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Fredericksburg VA, Aquia Harbour VA and King George VA.  This warning is for West central Charles County in southern Maryland, Southeastern Stafford County in northern Virginia, Northwestern King George County in central Virginia, The City of Fredericksburg in central Virginia and Northeastern Spotsylvania County in central Virginia. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 171,132 people in the warning along with 34 schools and 1 hospital.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
    @NWS_BaltWash
    16h
    Special Marine Warning including the Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD until 6:30 PM EDT
    This graphic displays a special marine warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD and Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts greater than 34kts and no hail expected.Waterspouts are not expected. Steep waves can be expected. Seek safe harbor and take protective actions.
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
    @NWS_BaltWash
    18h
    2:24pm-Sct'd showers & t-storms are currently developing over the Shenandoah Valley. This activity will gradually drift east toward the Baltimore/DC metros between 4-8pm. Damaging winds are the primary threat with frequent lightning & locally heavy rainfall. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx
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    NWS Baltimore-Washington
    @NWS_BaltWash
    Jun 26
    A slow moving cold front and multiple waves of low pressure will affect the area through the weekend. While showers and thunderstorms will begin developing this afternoon and evening, the most widespread rains will be tonight into Saturday.
    Forecast for today, Saturday, and Sunday, with a picture of a thunderstorm in the background.
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