Tornado Warning Canceled For Carroll, Baltimore Counties

MARYLAND — Parts of Carroll and Baltimore counties were briefly under a tornado warning on Sunday, May 27. The National Weather Service issued the warning after 3:30 p.m. and canceled it within 20 minutes.

Weather service radar showed a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado over Manchester at 3:37 p.m., officials said.

The warning was set to expire at 4 p.m. and was canceled by 3:50 p.m. as the storm weakened, according to the National Weather Service.

Previously, authorities had advised those in the direct path of the storm that debris may go flying and roofs, siding, mobile homes and trees may be damaged. The storm was expected to stay mainly over northeastern Carroll and rural northwestern Baltimore counties, in the Hereford, Sparks and Monkton areas, according to the National Weather Service.

"TAKE COVER NOW!" the National Weather Service warned. "Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris."