NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area.

The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and isolated, large hail are possible. Isolated instances of flash flooding are possible through Wednesday evening.

A Heat Advisory is also in effect until 8 p.m. on Wednesday for the area.

An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for Thursday afternoon and early evening.

Heat index values of 100 to 109 degrees are likely during the afternoon and early evening hours Friday.

Isolated severe storms along with isolated instances of flash flooding are possible during the afternoon and evening hours Thursday through Saturday.