Flood Warning Issued For 2 Counties And Baltimore City

BALTIMORE, MD — A flood warning is in effect for parts of Maryland early Thursday morning. Harford and Baltimore counties as well as Baltimore City are under the flood warning until 5 a.m.

During a flood warning, flooding is imminent or occurring.

Drivers should turn around if they come across flooded roads, and pedestrians should not attempt to walk through flood waters.

The National Weather Service issued the flood warning after Doppler radar showed thunderstorms with heavy rain approaching the area at 11:53 p.m. Wednesday.

Locations that may experience flooding are Baltimore, Pikesville, Middle River, Cockeysville, Elkridge, Aberdeen, Havre De Grace, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Millers Island, North Point State Park, Sparrows Point, Back River, Ellicott City, Dundalk, Towson, Bel Air South, Catonsville, Essex, Woodlawn and Randallstown.

(EXPIRED) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued Wednesday night for parts of Harford and Baltimore counties.

The warning is in effect until 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1.

Weather officials said that at 10:18 p.m., severe thunderstorms were on a line from Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, to Towson and were moving east at 25 mph.

Radar showed there may be 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail. Dangerous wind gusts may cause trees and large branches to fall, officials said.

Locations impacted include Baltimore, Middle River, Cockeysville, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Towson, Bel Air South, Parkville, Bel Air North, Carney, Perry Hall, Rosedale, Rossville, Mays Chapel, Timonium, White Marsh, Fallston, Bowleys Quarters and Riverside.

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.

Graphic via National Weather Service. Stock photo of vehicle courtesy of Shutterstock.