Updated at 4:52 p.m.

The tornado watch for Carroll County and much of the state issued earlier Tuesday has now been canceled. 

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The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch until 7 p.m. for Carroll County and much of the state.

The watch was issued at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday as severe storms made their way into the area. The most severe weather is predicted to occur from noon to 6 p.m., according to NWS.

Other counties under the tornado watch include Anne Arundel, Howard, Frederick, Montgomery, Baltimore, Harford and Prince George's as well as Baltimore City.

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