National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “It will be an active weather day as severe thunderstorms are expected to impact areas east of the Alleghenies. These storms are forecast to reach the I-95 corridor during the evening rush hour. Thunderstorm chances persist into the early overnight hours.”

“Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.”

Emergency crews evacuated a Holiday Inn Express on Route 17.

Crews were called to the hotel at 560 Warrenton Road for a report of a structure fire at 8:04 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023. They found a malfunctioning air conditioning unit.

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Summertime conditions continue into the first half of the week. A strong system arriving on Mon will bring an increasing risk for severe thunderstorms & flash flooding. Some of these storms could produce 2″ diameter-sized hail. A stormy pattern persists.”