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Severe Weather Warnings Lifted Across Mid-Atlantic as Region Recovers

Outages have fallen below 200 customers following lifted storm warnings, with a final round of showers preceding clear Independence Day skies

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Baltimore City Hall is reflected in a puddle as rain falls Thursday morning, setting the tone for a wet day ahead.
Cars were stranded at S Caroline St and Aliceanna St. due to flash flooding during a Tuesday afternoon storm.(Kimberly Hairston, The Baltimore Sun)
A stock photo shows heavy rain.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service lifted all severe storm and flood warnings by Wednesday morning after multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
  • Power outages peaked at around 6,000 customers and have since fallen to 188 as Baltimore Gas and Electric crews completed widespread restorations.
  • Most transit services have resumed, though Tuesday’s storms flooded the pedestrian tunnel at Aberdeen station and caused temporary disruptions.
  • Forecasts call for scattered showers and isolated storms today before clear, sunny weather returns in time for July 4 celebrations.
  • Tuesday’s slow-moving frontal boundary triggered a Moderate Risk flash flood outlook from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, with up to 3 inches of rain and gusts near 60 mph.