Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 22 at 2:29AM EDT until September 22 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 11:29pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 229 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of
Olney, moving south at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to
fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage
homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed
trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured
light objects may become projectiles.
Locations impacted include...
Columbia, Damascus, Ellicott City, Eldersburg, Sykesville,
Laytonsville, Clarksville, Henryton, West Friendship, Lisbon,
Glenwood, Dayton, Gaither, Poplar Springs, Roxbury Mills, Woodbine,
Glenelg, and Marriottsville.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Carroll, MD; Howard, MD; Montgomery, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC