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

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for multiple jurisdictions Sunday night, including Harford 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.

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

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.

The severe thunderstorm warning was issued after 5:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. It was extended until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, for Harford and Cecil counties.

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 watch is in effect for Harford County and the Baltimore-Washington region until 9 p.m. on Sunday.