Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Anne Arundel County

ANNAPOLIS, MD— A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 4 p.m. for parts of the Anne Arundel County on Thursday, Aug. 1. A severe thunderstorm was detected at 3:14 p.m. over Millersville, near Crofton, and was moving south at 30 mph. Radar indicated there may be 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail, according to the warning.

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

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.

These areas may be impacted, according to the warning: Annapolis, Severn, Crofton, Mayo, Shady Side, Deale, Upper Marlboro, Rhode River, Glen Burnie, Severna Park, Odenton, Pasadena, Arnold, Lake Shore, Parole, Millersville, Londontowne, South Gate and Edgewater.