Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Anne Arundel, PG Counties

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of five Maryland counties — including Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties — until 7 p.m. on Monday, April 8. The approaching storm could bring 60 miles per hour wind gusts to the region.

At 5:52 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Clinton to near Waldorf, moving east at 50 mph. The buoy at Cobb Point recorded a wind gust of 59 mph at 5:47 p.m., the weather service said.

Strong winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall, damaging homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees, the NWS says. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

Locations included in the warning are: Waldorf, Clinton, Fort Washington, Lexington Park, Chesapeake Ranch Estates, La Plata, Chesapeake Beach, Deale, King George, Leonardtown,
Dahlgren, Prince Frederick, Piney Point, Tall Timbers, Saint Inigoes Creek, Popes Creek, Hallowing Point, Saint Leonard Creek, Town Creek and Sheridan Point.

St. Marys, Calvert and Charles counties are also under the storm warning.

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 special marine warning is also in effect until 7 p.m. for Kent Narrows Bridge, Magothy River, Chester River, Gibson Island, Greenbury Point, Love Point, Naval Academy, Highland Beach, Sandy Point State Park, Baltimore Light, Severn River, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Matapeake, Annapolis and Mayo.

The weather service says wind gusts in excess of 50 knots are possible. Boaters could easily be thrown overboard by suddenly higher wind and waves capsizing their vessel. Boats could suffer significant damage in high winds.