Tornado Warning Issued For Baltimore County

MARYLAND — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Monday night for Baltimore County. The warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. for northwestern Baltimore County, officials said.

Radar detected a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado at 9:22 p.m. that was near Hampstead, moving east at 10 mph. There was rotation associated with the storm, according to the National Weather Service, which reported the storm had caused damage in Frederick.

Pea-sized hail is possible, officials warned after 9:20 p.m.

Locations that may be impacted include Upperco, Boring, Butler, Hereford and Parkton, according to the National Weather Service.

People in warned areas should take cover immediately, moving to a basement or an interior room away from windows on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

"Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night," the National Weather Service stated in its tornado warning. "Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW."

Those outside, in vehicles or in mobile homes should move to the nearest shelter to find protection from flying debris.

Tornado Warning including Baltimore County, MD until 10:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/njoKpR3Aap
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 4, 2021

Tree damage is likely, and roofs, siding and windows may be impacted. Mobile homes could be destroyed, according to the tornado warning.

[5/3 at 8:55P]: We continue to monitor a storm in Carroll County moving east that has a tornado and severe thunderstorm warning in effect.

This storm has a history of rotation, wind damage, and tornado warnings. Stay weather aware as the storm moves towards Baltimore County. pic.twitter.com/mVntzp9cQq
— Baltimore County Emergency Management (@BaltCoEmergency) May 4, 2021