4/25/10: Forecast - Chance of severe storms today

Today is the first real threat of severe weather this year. Currently, there is a warm front setup right through Central Maryland which will move northward today. This will allow temperatures to climb to near 70 and will push dewpoints into the 60s.

Storms should develop to our west during the mid-to-late afternoon hours and move into our area early this evening.

The Storm Prediction Center has put the region in a "Slight Risk" for severe storms:

They forecast a 15% probability of damaging winds:

A 15% probability of hail 1" or greater:

...and a 5% probability of tornadoes:

If you have plans outdoors today, be sure to stay alert and be prepared to move to sturdy shelter should a storm threaten your area.