Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For 3 Counties

BALTIMORE, MD - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several areas, including parts of Baltimore, Carroll and Harford counties.

The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 9:15 p.m. on Monday, July 24. It calls for 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.

At 8:25 p.m., weather officials said that radar indicated a severe thunderstorm was located west of Pikesville and was moving east at 20 mph.

Trees may fall from damaging winds, causing power outages and road blocks. Weather experts advise staying inside away from wind and lightning. Drivers should avoid wooded areas and passing underneath trees until the warning period is over. People inside should move to an interior room on the lowest floor away from trees.

Possible locations impacted include Baltimore, Pikesville, Cockeysville, Towson, Randallstown, Parkville, Owings Mills, Eldersburg, Carney, Milford Mill, Reisterstown, Lochearn, Mays Chapel, Timonium, Fallston, Hampton, Jarrettsville, Oakland, Gamber and Lutherville-Timonium, according to the warning.

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