Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness ahead of severe storms expected Monday, March 16.

A powerful storm system moving across Maryland Monday could bring damaging winds up to 80 mph, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes before colder temperatures return later in the week.

After a record-breaking warm day in the DC region, a tornado warning has been issued for parts of northern Maryland on Wednesday, with tornado watches in parts of northern Virginia toward the

Residents in Southern Maryland face a heightened risk of severe weather on Monday, March 16, 2026, as a strong cold front sweeps through the region, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service offices in Baltimore/Washington and Philadelphia/Mount Holly.

Maryland is preparing for more severe weather Monday evening after a day of thunderstorms, strong winds, and flooding, with forecasters warning of gusts up to 55 mph and temperatures dropping below freezing.

From near 80-degree weather to severe storms and snow, Maryland saw it all within 24 hours.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of Maryland and Virginia on Monday as a mix of snow and freezing rain moves in during the afternoon and evening, potentially creating slick conditions tonight and for the Tuesday morning commute.

NWS is surveying storm damage in parts of Delaware and Maryland after tornado warnings were issued on March 16.