US: Thunderstorms and Possible Flash Flooding Threaten Maryland

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of Maryland on Thursday, July 9, with a tornado warning issued for parts of the state and a brief waterspout observed off Cobb Island. Forecasters warned of damaging winds, isolated flash flooding, and frequent lightning as storms moved east.

US: Storms Slam Maryland After Record Heat on Independence Day

A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through Maryland on Saturday, July 4, capping a record-breaking heatwave with flash flooding, water rescues, widespread power outages and downed trees, forcing the cancellation or delay of Independence Day celebrations across the state, including fireworks in Baltimore. Wind gusts approaching 70 mph knocked out power to about 70,000 customers and closed Interstate 97.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Flooding, Tornado Threat to D.C. Region

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast on Wednesday, July 9, triggering flash flooding in some areas. A tornado warning was issued for Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Pound Northeast

Severe weather pounded the US Northeast on Tuesday, July 16, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland. A tornado was reported in Oneida County in New York and more than 175,000 customers lost power in the state, forcing the declaration of a state of emergency by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Pound Northeast 2

Severe weather pounded the US Northeast on Tuesday, July 16, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Maryland. A tornado was reported in Oneida County in New York and more than 175,000 customers lost power in the state, forcing the declaration of a state of emergency by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.