60 MPH Winds Possible: Baltimore Co. Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for multiple jurisdictions Sunday night, including Baltimore County.

The National Weather Service issued the warning after 5:30 p.m. when radar detected severe thunderstorms on a line from Richardsmere to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Officials said the storms were moving east at 25 mph and had 60 mph wind gusts.

Before 6 p.m., forecasters said severe thunderstorms with 60 mph wind gusts were on a line from Farmington to Pasadene and were moving east at 25 mph.

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.

During the severe thunderstorm warning period, people should go inside to an interior room on the lowest floor to stay safe.

The severe thunderstorm warning was issued after 5:30 p.m. and remains in effect until 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 22.

It applies to these jurisdictions:

• Anne Arundel County (north-central)
• Baltimore City
• Baltimore County (southeastern)
• Cecil County
• Harford County
• Howard County (east-central)

These towns may be impacted, officials say: Aberdeen, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Back River, Bel Air North, Bel Air South, Columbia, Dundalk, Elkridge, Elkton, Ellicott City, Essex, Fort Smallwood State Park, Glen Burnie, Havre de Grace, Middle River, Millers Island, North Point State Park, Parkville, Riviera Beach, Sparrows Point and Towson.

A severe thunderstorm watchis in effect for Harford County and the Baltimore-Washington region until 9 p.m. on Sunday.