Water Spouts Possible Over Maryland Waters: Weather Officials

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A severe thunderstorm capable of producing water spouts was spotted over North Point State Park Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Boaters are advised to seek shelter until the hazardous weather passes.

Radar showed a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts over North Point State Park at 4:13 p.m. moving southeast, according to the weather service. Waterspouts and wind gusts of at least 50 knots were among the hazards.

Baltimore County Emergency Management asked people to stay inside due to the number of emergency calls being dispatched. Dozens of weather-related calls were in progress before 4:30 p.m.

Vehicles were stuck in water and basements were flooded, officials said.

#BCoFD handling dozens of weather-related calls at this time, esp in #Dundalk area. Calls include vehicles stuck in water, flooded basements. Please stay indoors if possible, and avoid driving through floodwaters. EA
— Emergency Management (@BACOemergency) May 27, 2018

"Waterspouts can easily overturn boats," officials said. Boaters can be thrown overboard without warning.

Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately.

The special marine warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 27.

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