UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Baltimore area and much of central Maryland on Thursday.

Original story below…

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The big chill is about to come to an end in the Baltimore area (for now), but warmer temperatures on Thursday will also bring a chance for storms.

The National Weather Service says the risk of strong winds and severe thunderstorms will increase significantly on Thursday.

Forecasters say there is a slight risk of severe weather in the area on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours.

Damaging winds will be the main threat associated with any storms that do develop.