Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Harford County

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Harford, Cecil and Baltimore counties Wednesday night.

The warning is in effect until 10:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service issued the warning after radar detected severe thunderstorms on a line from Delta, Pa., to Fallston that were moving east at 25 mph.

Officials said 60 mph wind gusts were present.

During the severe thunderstorm warning period, winds may cause trees and large branches to fall, injuring people outside as well as damaging homes and vehicles. Roads could become blocked by fallen trees, and power outages are possible. People should go inside to the lowest floor and an interior room to stay safe.

These areas are under the severe thunderstorm warning: Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Calvert, Bel Air South, Bel Air North, Carney, Perry Hall, Fallston, Riverside, Kingsville, North East, Pleasant Hills, Rising Sun, Perryman, Charlestown, Blake, West Nottingham, Bay View and Lombard.

A coastal flood advisory is also in effect from 3 to 10 a.m. Thursday.