The first line of strong storms moved through Maryland Thursday afternoon with very strong wind gusts, while a second line of showers is expected later in the evening.|| Closings/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||The second line of showers could bring strong to locally damaging wind gusts to the mountains and more rain across Central Maryland.The rain gauge at Baltimore’s official weather-recording station captured 0.43 of an inch of rainfall as of 5:45 p.m. Thursday. And, there were wind gusts of upwards of 55 mph across the Baltimore area.UPDATE (5:25 p.m.): Storm will are rolling across the Eastern Shore counties with wind gusts over 60 mph and heavy rain possible in some areas.UPDATE (5:15 p.m.): Be careful. Although the worst of the storms are now east of the Baltimore metro, there are many lightning strikes being detected.UPDATE (5 p.m.): MARC Camden Line service was suspended due to multiple trees across the tracks, the Maryland Transit Administration reported.UPDATE (4:45 p.m.): A line of severe thunderstorms is moving into Baltimore City. Take shelter and stay alert. Damaging winds and dangerous lightning will head east, reaching Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay by 5:15 p.m., and Chestertown on the Eastern Shore by 6:02 p.m.UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) Very heavy rain was entering western Howard County with 60-70 mph wind gusts possible.UPDATE (4 p.m.): A storm cell near Jarrettsville, Harford County, blew trees down near the intersection of Norrisville and White Hall roads.UPDATE (3:45 p.m.): Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for northern Baltimore and Harford counties until 4:45 p.m. as a storm cell with wind gusts up to 60 mph and pea-sized hail are possible.Trees were blown down on Falls Road at Black Rock Road in the Glyndon area.UPDATE (3:30 p.m.): The Federal Aviation Administration reported flights to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport were grounded due to thunderstorms.UPDATE: (3:23 p.m.): A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 4 p.m. for Carroll County and portions of northwest Baltimore County for a storm with 70 mph observed wind gusts and radar-indicated hail about three-quarters of an inch in diameter.UPDATE (3 p.m.): Strong storms inbound: Expect heavy rain, dangerous lightning and wind gusts over 60 mph in some parts of the Baltimore metro area through at least 6 p.m.UPDATE (2:45 p.m.): Radar shows a line of storms entering Frederick County.UPDATE (1:45 p.m.): The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Maryland until 9 p.m.Where and when safe, send weather photos and videos to WBAL-TV here.ORIGINAL STORY: Most of the state is under an enhanced risk for severe storms. While damaging wind is the primary threat, torrential rain could lead to localized flooding in spots.All severe weather threats will not affect everyone in Maryland, but please stay weather aware, just in case. Turn on push alerts for severe weather updates from the WBAL-TV app.Hot and humid air in Maryland will combine with a cold front approaching the state.On Wednesday, there was a little cloud cover in the morning, which helped to keep storms from forming. That’s not the case Thursday.The early afternoon sunshine with fuel storm formation as temperatures heat up. Storms move across the region in the mid-afternoon hours.The storm system will clear the region late Thursday night, bringing clear skies and near-record, if not record-breaking high temperatures in the upper 90s at the start of next week. Download the WBAL-TV app NOW and turn on push alerts to be aware of severe weather warnings, listen to NOAA Weather radio, and watch WBAL-TV 11 when impending severe weather develops.@wbaltv11 | @TTasselWBAL | @AvaWBAL | @TonyPannWBAL | @DalenciaWBAL | @AlenaLeeWXWBAL-TV 11 Maryland Weather RadarApp users tap here for interactive radar.Maryland’s 7-Day Weather ForecastAlert Days vs. Impact DaysYou may see the WBAL-TV 11 Weather Team highlight Alert Days or Impact Days in the forecasts. Here’s what that means:An Impact Day is when weather will likely disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.An Alert Day is when there’s a threat of extreme, severe and possibly life-threatening weather.Potential power outagesStorm conditions could cause outages by knocking down tree limbs onto power lines and other electric delivery equipment. Baltimore Gas and Electric asks all customers to report their outage in any of the following ways: Online, at BGE.comBGE’s free mobile app, available at the Apple Store or Google Play Text message, to 69243 Phone, by calling 877-778-2222The latest outage information, including total number and general locations, is available on the BGE.com outage map.As a reminder, fallen overhead power lines should never be approached or touched even if the lines do not appear to be live or sparking. 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The first line of strong storms moved through Maryland Thursday afternoon with very strong wind gusts, while a second line of showers is expected later in the evening.
|| Closings/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||
The second line of showers could bring strong to locally damaging wind gusts to the mountains and more rain across Central Maryland.
The rain gauge at Baltimore’s official weather-recording station captured 0.43 of an inch of rainfall as of 5:45 p.m. Thursday. And, there were wind gusts of upwards of 55 mph across the Baltimore area.
UPDATE (5:25 p.m.): Storm will are rolling across the Eastern Shore counties with wind gusts over 60 mph and heavy rain possible in some areas.
UPDATE (5:15 p.m.): Be careful. Although the worst of the storms are now east of the Baltimore metro, there are many lightning strikes being detected.
UPDATE (5 p.m.): MARC Camden Line service was suspended due to multiple trees across the tracks, the Maryland Transit Administration reported.
UPDATE (4:45 p.m.): A line of severe thunderstorms is moving into Baltimore City. Take shelter and stay alert. Damaging winds and dangerous lightning will head east, reaching Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay by 5:15 p.m., and Chestertown on the Eastern Shore by 6:02 p.m.
UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) Very heavy rain was entering western Howard County with 60-70 mph wind gusts possible.
UPDATE (4 p.m.): A storm cell near Jarrettsville, Harford County, blew trees down near the intersection of Norrisville and White Hall roads.
UPDATE (3:45 p.m.): Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for northern Baltimore and Harford counties until 4:45 p.m. as a storm cell with wind gusts up to 60 mph and pea-sized hail are possible.
Trees were blown down on Falls Road at Black Rock Road in the Glyndon area.
UPDATE (3:30 p.m.): The Federal Aviation Administration reported flights to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport were grounded due to thunderstorms.
UPDATE: (3:23 p.m.): A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 4 p.m. for Carroll County and portions of northwest Baltimore County for a storm with 70 mph observed wind gusts and radar-indicated hail about three-quarters of an inch in diameter.
UPDATE (3 p.m.): Strong storms inbound: Expect heavy rain, dangerous lightning and wind gusts over 60 mph in some parts of the Baltimore metro area through at least 6 p.m.
UPDATE (2:45 p.m.): Radar shows a line of storms entering Frederick County.
UPDATE (1:45 p.m.): The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of Maryland until 9 p.m.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Most of the state is under an enhanced risk for severe storms. While damaging wind is the primary threat, torrential rain could lead to localized flooding in spots.
All severe weather threats will not affect everyone in Maryland, but please stay weather aware, just in case. Turn on push alerts for severe weather updates from the WBAL-TV app.
Hot and humid air in Maryland will combine with a cold front approaching the state.
On Wednesday, there was a little cloud cover in the morning, which helped to keep storms from forming. That’s not the case Thursday.
The early afternoon sunshine with fuel storm formation as temperatures heat up. Storms move across the region in the mid-afternoon hours.
The storm system will clear the region late Thursday night, bringing clear skies and near-record, if not record-breaking high temperatures in the upper 90s at the start of next week.
Download the WBAL-TV app NOW and turn on push alerts to be aware of severe weather warnings, listen to NOAA Weather radio, and watch WBAL-TV 11 when impending severe weather develops.
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WBAL-TV 11 Maryland Weather Radar
App users tap here for interactive radar.
Maryland’s 7-Day Weather Forecast
Alert Days vs. Impact Days
You may see the WBAL-TV 11 Weather Team highlight Alert Days or Impact Days in the forecasts. Here’s what that means:
- An Impact Day is when weather will likely disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.
- An Alert Day is when there’s a threat of extreme, severe and possibly life-threatening weather.
Potential power outages
Storm conditions could cause outages by knocking down tree limbs onto power lines and other electric delivery equipment. Baltimore Gas and Electric asks all customers to report their outage in any of the following ways:
The latest outage information, including total number and general locations, is available on the BGE.com outage map.
As a reminder, fallen overhead power lines should never be approached or touched even if the lines do not appear to be live or sparking. Call BGE at 877-778-2222 to report fallen electrical lines, power outages and gas odors.
Share your weather photos and videos
When and where safe, show us your weather photos and videos, we may show them on 11 News or online!
