City of Annapolis Monitoring Potential for Severe Weather Set to Arrive Monday Afternoon as Governor Moore Declares State of Preparedness
The City of Annapolis is preparing for the impacts of a significant storm system on track to arrive in the Mid-Atlantic area in the early afternoon on Monday, as Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared as State of Preparedness. According to city officials, timing is variable, but the most severe impacts may begin to be seen around noon and could last until 7 or 8 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch, in effect until 7 p.m. Monday, as well as a Coastal Flood Warning, in effect until 10 p.m. Monday. In a statement, Governor Wes Moore said he declared a State of Preparedness ahead of significant risk for widespread, severe storms producing damaging winds, hail, and a heightened tornado threat across Maryland. These storms have the potential to cause damages to structures, downed trees and powerlines, and create debris. Marylanders are urged to have a plan to shelter if a tornado or severe thunderstorm warning is issued for the area, se...
