Weather: Periods of heavy rain, lightning, thunderstorms expected across Baltimore

Periods of heavy rain, isolated lightning and thunderstorms are expected across the Baltimore region on Thursday.

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Any thunderstorms throughout the evening could turn severe with the potential for isolated damaging winds.

The thunderstorms will taper off around midnight, leading to more clear skies on Friday.

| LINK: MDOT SHA’s Statewide Transportation Operations Response Map

Alert Days vs. Impact Days

You may see the WBAL-TV 11 Weather Team highlight Alert Days or Impact Days in the forecasts. Here’s what that means:

– An Impact Day is when weather will likely disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.

– An Alert Day is when there’s a threat of extreme, severe and possibly life-threatening weather.

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