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Downed trees, wires in Frederick County following tornado warning

A risk of flooding followed a turbulent and stormy night in Maryland that included several tornado warnings in parts of Frederick, Carroll and Baltimore counties. Here’s what you need to know. The tornado warnings have since expired but a flood warning is in effect in Frederick County until 2:45 a.m. Tuesday. Residents of parts of Libertytown and Linganore in Frederick County and Westminster and Hampstead in Carroll County were told to take cover as a tornadic storm swept the area.



The National Weather Service reported trees and wires down throughout Maryland state Route 26 and Old Annapolis Road in Libertytown. Meteorologists had warned that the storms could produced damaging winds and large hail. Earlier Monday, a tornado warning was issued in Loudoun County, Virginia; Jefferson County, West Virginia; and Washington County, Maryland. The extent of the damage was still unclear, but WFMD radio reported there was damage to a home in Ranson, West Virginia.

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The forecast

Tuesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid with afternoon and evening thunderstorms that might be severe. Highs in the mid 80s. Wednesday: Scattered showers and storms, ending by noon. Then sunny and windy, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler. Highs in the mid to upper 60s. Friday: Cool with a chance of showers. Highs in the low to mid 60s.

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Hot, humid week ahead for DC area with severe storm risk

A dangerous heat wave will grip the D.C. area through Thursday, with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values between 100 and 105. Hot and humid conditions are expected through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, which said to expect daily thunderstorm chances and a risk of severe thunderstorms. 7News Meteorologist Eileen Whelan told WTOP that most of Tuesday will stay dry, but a few late-day thunderstorms are possible, especially north and east of D.C. as storms drift south from Pennsylvania. Any storm could produce damaging wind gusts and hail, but Whelan reiterated "storm chances are low" on Tuesday. Due to a lack of air conditioning, Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Maryland, closed early at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Prince George's County Public Schools said in a social media post.
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