UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Wind Advisory are now in effect.

Original story below…

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Baltimore area on Thursday as severe weather approaches the area.

The Hazardous Weather Outlook covers the entire I-95 corridor and central Maryland.

Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms are possible on Thursday afternoon and evening.

Damaging wind gusts are the main threat, but hail or a few tornadoes are possible as well.

Strong winds may lead to isolated instances of wind damage, even outside of thunderstorms.

Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts.