Baltimore Metro Area Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe thunderstorms with 60 mph wind gusts and hail the size of quarters have been detected in northeastern Baltimore County, according to the National Weather Service. People should go inside to the lowest floor of a building, weather officials advised around 6:45 p.m.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County until 7:30 p.m. Monday.

A line of severe storms that was nearly stationary was detected along a line from Rosedale to Sparrows Point at 6:44 p.m., officials said.

Wind warnings are in effect at the Key Bridge, the Maryland Transportation Authority reported before 7 p.m. Winds of 30 to 39 mph or gusts over 30 mph prompt the warning, under which those driving house trailers, box trailers, motorcycles, vehicles with roof-mount racks containing cargo or any other vehicle that may be subject to high winds should take extra care crossing the bridge.

These areas may be impacted, according to the severe thunderstorm warning: Baltimore, Middle River, North Point State Park, Sparrows Point, Back River, Millers Island, Glen Burnie, Dundalk, Towson, Essex, Parkville, Carney, Perry Hall, Pasadena, Rosedale, Rossville, White Marsh, Bowleys Quarters, Kingsville and Joppatowne.

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.

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