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

The watch covers Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Harford County and will be in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday night.

Storms may develop as a cold front passes through on Monday evening.  The primary threats will be marble-sized hail, wind gusts of up to 70 mph, and frequent lightning.

A Wind Advisory is already in effect for the entire Baltimore area.  Residents should stay tuned to their local forecast.