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

The watch will be in effect through 9 p.m. on Monday evening.

Forecasters say there is an enhanced risk of storms throughout the area on Monday afternoon and evening.

Damaging winds will be the primary threat, but hail, a few tornadoes, and flooding are also possible.

Residents should remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions.