Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Multiple Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Baltimore City as well as parts of Anne Arundel, Howard, Harford and Baltimore counties. The warning is in effect until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17.

At 5:46 p.m., severe thunderstorms with 60 mph gusts were on a line from near Gamber to Owings Mills to Woodlawn, moving northeast. These locations may be impacted: Baltimore, Pikesville, Cockeysville, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Towson, Bel Air South, Woodlawn, Randallstown, Parkville, Owings Mills, Bel Air North, Carney, Milford Mill, Perry Hall, Reisterstown, Lochearn, Rossville and Mays Chapel.

A severe thunderstorm was located over Severn at 6:08 p.m. with 60 mph wind gusts. Locations impacted include Baltimore, Severn, Crofton, Middle River, Elkridge, Riviera Beach, Baltimore-Washington Airport, Fort Smallwood State Park, Bodkin Point, Millers Island, North Point State Park, Sparrows Point, Back River, Glen Burnie, Dundalk, Catonsville, Essex, Severna Park, Odenton and Pasadena.

During the severe thunderstorm warning period, people should go inside to stay safe from wind and lightning. Do not drive underneath wooded areas until the threat has passed, as trees and branches may fall. Roads may become blocked by downed trees, and localized power outages are possible, according to the warning.

PREVIOUS REPORT (EXPIRED) — A severe thunderstorm warning for several counties is in effect until 6:15 p.m. Parts of Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's counties are under the warning.

Parts of Baltimore, Carroll and Howard counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 6 p.m.

At 5:40 p.m., officials said a severe thunderstorm was detected west of Pikesville with 60 mph wind gusts. These locations may be impacted until 6 p.m.: Pikesville, Historic Ellicott City, Ellicott City, Woodlawn, Randallstown, Owings Mills, Eldersburg, Milford Mill, Reisterstown, Lochearn, Sykesville, Oakland, Gamber, Garrison, Finksburg, Carrollton, Upperco, Henryton, West Friendship and Winfield.

A severe thunderstorm with 60 mph winds was detected over the American Legion Bridge before 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, prompting a warning until 6:15 p.m. for Columbia, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Bowie, Severn, Annandale, Olney, College Park, Crofton, Greenbelt, Langley Park, Beltsville, Vienna, Elkridge, Falls Church, Bladensburg, Pimmit Hills and Mclean.

During the severe thunderstorm warning period, people should go inside to stay safe from wind and lightning. Do not drive underneath wooded areas until the threat has passed, as trees and branches may fall. Roads may become blocked by downed trees, and localized power outages are possible, according to the warning.

WARNING STILL IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 P.M.: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Carroll, Howard, Montgomery, Frederick and Baltimore counties until 6 p.m. Radar showed a severe thunderstorm over Damascus that had 60 mph wind gusts, weather officials reported before 5:15 p.m.

These areas may be impacted, according to the warning: Olney, Pikesville, Damascus, Historic Ellicott City, Ellicott City, Woodlawn, Randallstown, Montgomery Village, Owings Mills,
Eldersburg, Milford Mill, Reisterstown, Lochearn, Redland, Mount Airy, Sykesville, Oakland, Gamber, Garrison and Laytonsville.

During the severe thunderstorm warning period, people should go inside to stay safe from wind and lightning. Do not drive underneath wooded areas until the threat has passed, as trees and branches may fall. Roads may become blocked by downed trees, and localized power outages are possible, according to the warning.