TORNADO WARNINGS in Maryland (2024)

Severe storms moving through Maryland on Wednesday night are dumping heavy rain and developing rotation, prompting several tornado warnings.|| Closings/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||As of 8:30 p.m., a rare five different tornado warnings were in effect at the same time across north-central Baltimore, southern Harford and eastern Howard\northwestern Anne Arundel\southwestern Baltimore counties.Videos posted on social media from across Montgomery County showed storm conditions and funnel clouds that appeared to be consistent with tornadoes.By 8:45 p.m., the storms cleared much of Carroll, Howard and Montgomery counties, but continued in Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Harford counties and Baltimore City, particularly in the Arbutus area, moving northeast into the city.Anne Arundel CountyNorthwest Anne Arundel County tornado warning expired at 8:45 p.m.Baltimore CityBaltimore City tornado warning canceled at 9:16 p.m.Baltimore CountySE Baltimore County under tornado warning until 9:30 p.m.At 9:05 p.m., the weather service said a radar-confirmed tornado was located near Bowleys Quarters and Middle River, moving east at 25 mph. At 8:55 p.m., a confirmed tornado was located over Arbutus, or near Baltimore, moving east at 25 mph.According to the National Weather Service, a trained spotter called to report a funnel cloud near the intersection of Reisterstown Road and Bosley Lane in Baltimore County.SW Baltimore County tornado warning expired at 8:45 p.m.NW Baltimore County tornado warning expired at 8:45 p.m. Carroll CountySE Carroll County tornado warning expired at 8:45 p.m.SW Carroll County tornado warning expired at 8:45 p.m.Central Carroll County tornado warning expired at 8 p.m.Harford CountyCentral Harford County tornado warning canceled at 7:55Howard CountySE Howard County tornado warning expired at 8:45 p.m.At 8:16 p.m., the National Weather Service said a confirmed tornado was located near Highland, moving east at 30 mph.Montgomery CountyAround 7:15 p.m., the weather service started to issue several tornado warnings in Montgomery County, saying a confirmed tornado crossed over from Virginia into Poolesville before moving east into Gaithersburg and Germantown.Earlier in the evening, tornado warnings started to be issued in Frederick County, as well as Carroll and north-central Baltimore counties, particularly in Kingsville, co*ckeysville, Perry Hall and Middle River.ORIGINAL STORY: Meteorologist Ava Marie said multiple rounds of storms are forecast to start in the mid-afternoon Wednesday that could be capable of heavy rain, strong winds or an isolated tornado. Flash flooding is possible near streams and low-lying roads while temperatures will be in the upper 70s and low 80s.A Flood Watch has been put in place by the National Weather Service until 10 p.m. in the Baltimore metro area, especially in Howard County. Ava said there's a lot of moisture in the atmosphere, which could result in heavy downpours during thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening. Weather Talk video below: Severe storm safety tipsAs much as 1-2 inches of rain is likely, but isolated spots could even get 3 inches. Drivers should expect slower commutes from reduced visibility, and be on the lookout for flooded roads. Never drive through a flooded road as it only takes 1-2 feet of swift moving water to float most vehicles.Wednesday evening will see another set of heavy showers before coming scattered showers overnight. Temperatures will only drop to the low 70s before a warmer but slightly less humid Thursday. It will also be another Impact Weather Day on Thursday with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms returning by the morning. Temperatures will reach the mid-80s as rain chances continue through Friday with isolated afternoon showers possible.| LINK: MDOT SHA's Statewide Transportation Operations Response MapDownload the WBAL-TV app NOW and turn on push alerts to be aware of severe weather warnings, listen to NOAA Weather radio, and watch WBAL-TV 11 when impending severe weather develops.@wbaltv11 | @TTasselWBAL | @AvaWBAL | @TonyPannWBAL | @DalenciaWBAL | @alenaleewxWBAL-TV 11 Maryland Weather RadarApp users tap here for interactive radar.Maryland's 7-Day Weather ForecastAlert Days vs. Impact DaysYou may see the WBAL-TV 11 Weather Team highlight Alert Days or Impact Days in the forecasts. Here's what that means:An Impact Day is when weather will likely disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.An Alert Day is when there's a threat of extreme, severe and possibly life-threatening weather.Potential power outagesStorm conditions could cause outages by knocking down tree limbs onto power lines and other electric delivery equipment. Baltimore Gas and Electric asks all customers to report their outage in any of the following ways: Online, at BGE.comBGE's free mobile app, available at the Apple Store or Google Play  Text message, to 69243 Phone, by calling 877-778-2222The latest outage information, including total number and general locations, is available on the BGE.com outage map.As a reminder, fallen overhead power lines should never be approached or touched even if the lines do not appear to be live or sparking. 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