Maryland Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 13:42

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 4:42PM EDT until July 21 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 442 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bay View, or 7 miles northwest of Elkton, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter 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... Elkton, Calvert, North East, Rising Sun, Zion, Blake, Barksdale, Lombard, Richardsmere, Woodlawn, Andora, West Nottingham, Pleasant Hill, Cherry Hill, Conowingo, Rock Springs, Fair Hill, Glen Westover, Bay View, and Farmington.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Cecil, MD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC