Severe Thunderstorm Warning Expires

Severe thunderstorms Sunday night prompted the National Weather Service to put several jurisdictions on alert in central and northeastern Maryland.

A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Cecil County until 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 21.

Law enforcement reported wind damage across Cecil County before 10:30 p.m., officials said, particularly near Elkton. Storms with 60 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail and torrential rain were occurring, according to the severe thunderstorm warning.

"SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows," according to the warning the National Weather Service issued before 10:30 p.m. for Cecil County.

Officials warned that minor damage to vehicles may happen, and winds could also damage siding, trees, power lines and roofs. Torrential rainfall was occurring, so drivers should not pass through roads that appear to be covered with water when the depth is unknown; flash flooding is possible, according to the National Weather Service, which said these storms may affect Elkton, North East, Rising Sun and Charlestown.

During the severe thunderstorm warning period, people should go inside to stay safe from wind and lightning. Do not drive underneath wooded areas until the threat has passed, as trees and branches may fall. Roads may become blocked by downed trees, and localized power outages are possible, according to the warning.

A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for Harford County and Baltimore County until 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 21.

Cecil County had been under a severe thunderstorm warning until 10:15 p.m. due to severe thunderstorms with 60 mph wind gusts, torrential rain and quarter-sized hail. The storms were on a line from Homeville, Pennsylvania, to Conowingo to Aberdeen, moving east at 40 mph, according to the National Weather Service radar.

Radar also indicated severe thunderstorms on a line from Sunnyburn, Pennsylvania, to Jarrettsville to Fallston before 9:15 p.m. There were 60 mph wind gusts with the storms, which were moving east at 25 mph, the National Weather Service reported.

These locations may be impacted, according to the warning: Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Bel Air South, Bel Air North, Fallston, Pleasant Hills, Jarrettsville, Pylesville, Darlington, Cardiff, Benson, Churchville, Baldwin, Carsins, Scarboro, Hydes, Forest Hill, Chrome Hill, Bynum and Street.

Earlier, northwestern Harford and central Baltimore counties were under a severe thunderstorm warning until 9:30 p.m. after radar showed a line of severe storms with 60 mph winds from Hampstead and Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, moving east at 15 mph, officials said. Areas that may be impacted include Chrome Hill, Norrisville, Parkton, Street, Rocks, Jarrettsville, Pylesville, Bentley Springs, Cardiff and Whiteford.

Parts of Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties as well as Baltimore City were under a severe thunderstorm warning until 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, after radar indicated severe thunderstorms with 60 mph wind gusts and hail from Railroad, Pennsylvania, to Gamber to Sykesville. The storms were moving east at 20 mph as of 8:25 p.m., the warning said.

These locations may be impacted, according to the warning: Baltimore, Pikesville, Cockeysville, Historic Ellicott City, Ellicott City, Towson, Woodlawn, Randallstown, Owings Mills, Eldersburg, Milford Mill, Reisterstown, Lochearn, Mays Chapel, Timonium, Fallston, Hampstead, Hampton, Sykesville and Jarrettsville.