Note: The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has expired for the DC region. The initial warning issuance before the expiration is below.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect to 3 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: southeastern Baltimore City, northeastern Anne Arundel.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southeastern Baltimore City in northern Maryland…
Northeastern Anne Arundel County in central Maryland…
Until 300 PM EDT.
At 227 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Severna Park, or near Severn, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured light objects may become projectiles.
Locations impacted include…
Severn, Crofton, Riviera Beach, Baltimore-Washington Airport, Magothy River, Dobbins Island, Fort Smallwood State Park, Pinehurst, Gibson Island, Bodkin Point, Sillery Bay, Glen Burnie, Severna Park, Odenton, Pasadena, Arnold, Lake Shore, Ferndale, Parole, and Millersville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature’s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.