Wind Advisory In Effect For Harford, Baltimore

Wind gusts up to 50 mph may hit Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, which has issued a wind advisory for much of Maryland as well as parts of Virginia, D.C. and West Virginia.

The wind advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday.

Tree limbs may blow down, and power outages are possible, according to the advisory.

People should use extra care while driving and secure objects that may be blown around outside.

PREVIOUS REPORT (EXPIRED) — A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of Harford and Baltimore counties as well as Baltimore City Thursday afternoon. The warning lasts until 1:30 p.m. and calls for damaging winds as well as rain and lightning. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 4 p.m. and a wind advisory is in effect until 5 p.m. Thursday.

After 12:50 p.m., radar detected 60 mph wind gusts on a line from Conowingo to Carney, moving east at 65 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

People outside, homes and vehicles may be impacted by falling branches and limbs, officials say.

These locations may be affected, according to the warning: Middle River, Aberdeen, Havre De Grace, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Towson, Bel Air South, Parkville, Bel Air North, Carney, Perry Hall, Rossville, White Marsh, Fallston, Riverside, Hampton, Kingsville, Pleasant Hills, Jarrettsville, Perryman and Edgewood.

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.

"Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning," the National Weather Service warned. "Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows."

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.

Just before 12:30 p.m., officials said 60 mph wind gusts were detected on a line from Railroad to near Mt. Airy, moving east at 65 mph.

These locations may be impacted, according to the warning: Baltimore, Pikesville, Middle River, Cockeysville, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Towson, Bel Air South,

Parkville, Owings Mills, Bel Air North, Carney, Perry Hall, Reisterstown, Rossville, Mays Chapel, Timonium, White Marsh and Fallston.

Winds with gusts up to 50 mph are possible in the region Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, which has placed parts of Maryland, D.C. and Virginia under a wind advisory. The advisory is in effect until 5 p.m.

Before 1 p.m., the Maryland Transportation Authority placed the Key Bridge under limited wind restrictions, meaning wind speeds are 40 to 40 mph and house trailers and empty box trailers are prohibited from traveling the bridge.

A freeze warning may be required Friday night north and west of the Interstate 95 corridor, according to the National Weather Service.