Severe thunderstorm knocks down trees, power lines in Annapolis

A single severe thunderstorm moved through central Anne Arundel County during the 8 o'clock hour Friday evening. 

Winds were measured at greater than 60 MPH in and around Parole, into west Annapolis.

Trees and power lines were knocked down by severe straight-line winds. 

Bud Zapata, Annapolis Fire Department Captain and Public Information Officer, said that a tree was blown onto a home in the 400 block of Halsey Road. No injuries were reported; however, occupants of the home were displaced, and the Office of Emergency Management assisted.

Many trees and power lines were knocked down in and around Annapolis, which caused road closures. 

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No other severe weather was reported in the WJZ viewing area. 

Saturday's forecast was dry and sunny for the most part. A risk of damaging storms returns on Sunday - WJZ's next First Alert Weather Day.

800 residents lose power

The City of Annapolis reported that West Annapolis and Admiral Heights were the most severely impacted areas. 

According to the city, no injuries were reported, but two families had been displaced after trees fell onto their homes. 

A temporary respite center at Magothy River Middle School was opened for residents who lost power and needed a place to cool down and charge their devices. The center was open until 8 p.m.

Annapolis Mayor Jared Littman issued a statement urging caution when removing downed branches and reminding residents to assume any downed wire is live, deadly, and dangerous. 

Residents may move fallen branches to the side of the road for the DPW crews to pick up during the week. The City's yard waste and trash service will collect branches and other yard waste on the scheduled pickup day. 

As of noon on Saturday, 800 BGE customers were without power.