The National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Flood Watch, a Heat Advisory, and Hazardous Weather Outlook for Southern Maryland, including St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles Counties. The Flood Watch is in effect from 2:00 PM EDT this afternoon, Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, through this evening. IMPACTS can include – Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Numerous showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour are possible, which may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding where the heavy rain persists the longest. Our Weather outlook for the rest of this week include chances of severe storms and high heat indexes. Due to forecasted high temperatures the Department of Public Safety has issued an animal safety alert from through Tuesday, July 8. During this period, animal owners or custodians are required to provide appropriate protection from the weather, including adequate shelter, water, space and access to shade. Today – Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest […]
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