Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 8:48PM EDT until July 5 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 847 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Baltimore to North Point State Park, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
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...
Baltimore, Pikesville, Middle River, Riviera Beach, North Point State
Park, Sparrows Point, Fort Smallwood State Park, Bodkin Point, Back
River, Millers Island, Glen Burnie, Dundalk, Towson, Essex,
Parkville, Pasadena, Arbutus, Lake Shore, Rosedale, and Ferndale.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Anne Arundel, MD; Baltimore, MD; Baltimore City, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: