Harford County Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A severe thunderstorm warning for Harford County expired on Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for Harford County and several other jurisdictions.

A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions could lead to storms with winds of at least 58 mph and/or hail at least 1 inch in diameter.

The National Weather Service placed these areas under a severe thunderstorm watch from 3:10 until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 1:

• Anne Arundel County
• Baltimore City
• Baltimore County
• Carroll County
• Cecil County
• Charles County
• Frederick County
• Harford County
• Howard County
• Montgomery County
• Prince George's County
• Washington County

See the latest forecast for Harford County from the National Weather Service and AccuWeather.

EXPIRED: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Harford County on Friday afternoon. Before 3 p.m., forecasters said radar detected a severe thunderstorm about 12 miles north of Cockeysville that was moving east at 35 mph.

Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail were possible during the severe thunderstorm warning period, officials said.

The severe thunderstorm warning applied to northwestern Harford and north-central Baltimore counties until 3:45 p.m. These areas may be impacted, officials said: Jarrettsville, Pylesville, Cardiff, Norrisville, Street, Rocks, Monkton, Whiteford and Chrome Hill.

Wind may cause trees and large branches to fall, injuring people outside and damaging homes and vehicles. Roads could become blocked by fallen trees, and power outages are possible. To stay safe, people should go inside to an interior room on the lowest floor.