Torrential Rain In Baltimore Metro Area Reported

BALTIMORE, MD — Up to an inch of rain was projected as a line of storms drenched the Baltimore metro area Friday night.

Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford and Howard counties were impacted by the storms, according to the National Weather Service.

Swift water rescue teams from Arbutus and Kingsville were put on standby due to the conditions, the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter's Association reported at 8:30 p.m.

A line of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain stretched from Sykesville to Dundalk before 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, which reported the storms were moving northeast at 40 mph.

Since localized flooding is possible, authorities warned against driving through water-covered roads.

"Turn around; don't drown," officials advised.

RT @NWS_BaltWash: Heavy rain moving over Baltimore now. For Baltimore, expect around a quick inch as this batch of heavier rain moves through between 7:45 and 8:45PM. Some quick poor drainage flooding may result. #mdwx
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 28, 2021

See the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.