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Tornado Watch Issued For Much of Maryland
National Weather Service issues, extends tornado watch for Howard, other counties
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Howard County and several other areas throughout Maryland early Wednesday evening.
A tornado watch means that the weather could possibly lead to a tornado forming in the area.
The agency issued the severe weather watch shortly after 5 p.m. and had said it would end at 8 p.m. EDT. However, shortly after 8 p.m. it said the tornado watch will remain in effect until 2 a.m. EDT Thursday.
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The storm prediction said other areas included are: Allegany; Anne Arundel; Baltimore; Calvert; Carroll; Charles; Frederick; Harford; Montgomery; Prince George's; St. Mary's and Washington counties and Baltimore City.
This article has been changed to note the correct definition of a tornado watch.
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