Thousands still without power after weekend storms in Maryland
Maryland residents are feeling the impacts of severe storms that rumbled through the state this weekend and on Monday.
Heavy rain and strong wind gusts knocked down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power on Saturday and Sunday. Storms caused more issues, including flooding in some low-lying areas, on Monday.
Power outages in Maryland
As many as 85,000 Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) customers lost power after storms damaged electric equipment throughout the service area. By 9 p.m. Monday, that number was down to 11,200.
Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Harford counties were hit the hardest with power outages.
"Of particular concern are the downed poles and wires due to the severity of the storm and winds," BGE stated. "Downed trees, limbs, and other debris cause approximately half of all power outages during storms."
About 80% of power outages impacted by Saturday's storms have been restored. The vast majority will be restored by 11 p.m. on Tuesday. The vast majority of BGE customers impacted on Sunday will be restored by 11 p.m. on July 8.
"BGE crews are assessing damage and will be working around the clock to restore power for customers as quickly and safely as possible," BGE said Sunday. "We have increased staffing for this storm and mutual assistance contractors will be arriving this evening to assist with restoration."
MTA light rail service suspended
The Maryland Transit Administration said all light rail service is suspended at stations south of Patapsco because of a BGE power outage caused by downed power lines and fallen trees.
Bus shuttles are running at the following stations until service resumes: Glen Burnie/Cromwell, Ferndale, BWI Airport, BWI Business District, Linthicum, North Linthicum, Nursery Road, and Baltimore Highlands.
BWI ground stop
Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) issued a ground stop on Sunday evening because of storms in the area. The ground stop has since been lifted.
Stephen Greiman and his wife were stuck in Baltimore overnight after their flight to Charleston, South Carolina, was canceled.
"It just gets frustrating when you travel, and things get interrupted," Greiman said.
Maryland storm damage
The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation said that as of 6 p.m. Sunday, there had been reports of 110 downed trees and 23 roads closed.
CBS News Baltimore saw some of the most severe damage in Aberdeen on Sunday, with snapped trees and knocked-down power lines.
A Harford County resident shared a photo of downed trees blocking Maxa Road bridge over I-95 in Aberdeen on Saturday.
A tree fell on a house in Reisterstown, in Baltimore County, on Saturday.
On Saturday, trees fell in Eldersburg, in Carroll County, blocking roads and hitting cars.
Streets in Fells Point had flooding from the heavy rainfall on Saturday and Sunday.
In Odenton, in Anne Arundel County, a tree fell onto a structure on Sunday. There were no reports of injuries, fire officials said.
A lightning strike was reported in the 7800 block of Shelbourne Drive in the Chestnut Hill Cove area of Anne Arundel County. Crews have not located any active fire or smoke conditions.
Maryland State Parks see damage
The damage from Saturday's storm forced some Maryland State Parks to close, including the Hammerman Area of Gunpowder Falls State Park, Soldiers Delight NEA, and the Steppingstone Farm Museum at Susquehanna State Park.
