Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 2:54PM EDT until March 16 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 253 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles east of Hampstead to near Cockeysville to
Pikesville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
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...
Baltimore, Pikesville, Cockeysville, Towson, Catonsville, Woodlawn,
Parkville, Bel Air North, Carney, Arbutus, Mays Chapel, Timonium,
Fallston, Hampton, Jarrettsville, Lutherville-Timonium, Lutherville,
Pylesville, Glen Arm, and Norrisville.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for northern
Maryland.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
Baltimore, MD; Harford, MD; Baltimore City, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov