The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for all of Maryland east of Washington County. The same stormy cold front that brought flooding to Florida and deadly tornadoes to the Deep South overnight is on our doorstep this morning.

So far, the rain has been spotty, but there's more to come. The National Weather Service is still warning of 1 to 2 inches of rain in places, all falling in a relatively short period. That can lead to street flooding where drainage is poor. Wet leaves can make the streets slippery in spots, too. 

Winds are already gusting as high as 18 mph here at Calvert and Centre streets. There's been little rain - barely two hundredths of an inch here. But that will change. Here's the radar loop. And here's the forecast for BWI-Marshall.

Strong south and southeast winds are holding water in the bay today, and high tides are running well above predicted levels. Coastal flood warnings are up along the west shore of the Chesapeake. Here are the links to the real-time tide gauges. Just click on "MD" and then the gauge of your choice.