Maryland Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Baltimore & Harford Counties
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Baltimore and Harford Counties until 7:00 p.m.
A flood warning has been issued for portions of Baltimore County.
Storms are moving east at 10 miles per hour.
[8/27 at 6:15P]: A Flood Warning has been issued for portions of NE BCo.
— Baltimore County Emergency Management (@BaltCoEmergency) August 27, 2021
Low lying areas, including roads, may start to collect water from heavy rainfall. 1-2 inches of rain have fallen.
If driving, avoid driving through high water. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. #BCoWx pic.twitter.com/7SMSJ5Xg8n
The NWS said these storms can produce damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour -- causing down trees and wires.
On #WJZ Strong storms over NE Baltimore County and NW Harford County now. pic.twitter.com/kQBpoiX88C
— Bob Turk WJZ-TV 13 (@TurkWJZ) August 27, 2021
A flash flood watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. for Howard, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties.
Stay weather aware if you are traveling at any point as these storms move across the region.
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