Harford County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch through 10 p.m. tonight, on top of a heat index near 115 degrees that is already making outdoor conditions dangerous.
What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch covering Harford County and the rest of northern Maryland, along with 15 other Maryland counties, the District of Columbia, and dozens of counties across Virginia and West Virginia.
What’s Important: A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are right for severe storms to develop — not that one has been confirmed. Anyone outdoors should know where they can take shelter quickly and watch for updates throughout the evening.
By the Numbers: In Maryland, the watch covers Baltimore City and 16 counties: Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Carroll, Frederick, Washington, Cecil, Baltimore, Harford, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, Allegany, and Garrett. Every Maryland county except those on the Eastern Shore is included.
How This Affects Real People: July 4 fireworks and outdoor events across Harford County could be disrupted or cut short if storms develop. The high heat index also poses a serious health risk to anyone spending time outside before storms arrive.
The Path Forward: The watch runs until 10 p.m., but the National Weather Service can upgrade it to a warning at any time if a severe storm is confirmed on radar. Residents should continue checking for updates as the evening goes on.
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