ANNAPOLIS, MD – The City of Annapolis Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is monitoring the potential for severe weather set to arrive Monday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, a line of storms with heavy precipitation and strong winds will move from the Ohio Valley toward the mid-Atlantic during the day on Monday. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds, and large hail as well as the possibility of spawning tornadoes.
Residents can expect rain to begin late Sunday night and continue into the day on Monday. The highest threat presented to the Annapolis area will be when the storm begins to intensify in the early afternoon Monday and continue into the evening. The high on Monday is expected to be in the 60s. Temperatures will rapidly fall to the 30s into Tuesday, representing a 30-plus degree temperature swing in the span of a few hours. The chance of precipitation Monday is 100 percent.
In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Watch from Monday afternoon to Monday evening. Impacts will be greatest during high tide. High tide at Annapolis City Dock is at 4:46 p.m. on Monday.
Residents should prepare now by:
- Removing items from your yard that may become projectiles.
- Charging mobile devices and having flashlights and extra batteries at the ready.
- Preparing for potential power outages by having extra water and blankets on hand.
- Staying inside and away from windows during severe thunderstorms.
- Using caution on the roadways due to high winds and a potential for flooding.
At this time, there is no change to City transit or refuse/recycling collection. All City offices will open on time on Monday, including the Pip Moyer Recreation Center and the Stanton Center.
The City’s Emergency Operations Center and Annapolis Call Center will be at an “enhanced” level on Monday as staff monitors weather conditions. For non-emergency questions related to the storm and City services, Annapolis residents may call 410-260-2211. For emergencies, please dial 9-1-1.
STAY INFORMED:
- Alert Annapolis – This system allows the City to send out automated telephone messages, text messages, or emails quickly and efficiently in the event of an emergency. The brief message will provide information on the emergency and any important instructions. To sign up for Alert Annapolis, please go to the following site https://alertannapolis.civicready.com/ or text “ANNAPOLIS” to 38276.
- Prepare Me Annapolis Mobile App – This free app from OEM provides real-time alerts and information for Annapolitans to be prepared in any type of emergency. Prepare Me Annapolis is available, free of charge, on both the Apple Store and Google Play.
- Visit the City on social media at: www.Facebook.com/CityofAnnapolis and www.instagram.com/cityofannapolismd.
