Severe Thunderstorm Warning Canceled For Harford County

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. in Harford County on Monday, July 22. The severe thunderstorm warning was canceled at 4:45 p.m. after the National Weather Service said the storm that prompted it moved out of the area.

Harford County is under a flash flood watch until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, since rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain Monday may total up to 4 inches. As much of the rain may fall in short periods of time in the same location, increasing the likelihood of flash flooding.

Earlier, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued as a storm with 60 mph wind gusts headed for Harford. Initially, the National Weather Service issued the warning for northern Harford County after radar showed a severe thunderstorm north of Cockeysville was moving east at 35 mph, officials said.

A tornado warning followed.

During the warning period, people were advised to 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.

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