Alert Day: Maryland under tornado watch for severe thunderstorms Friday night
Updated: 7:12 PM EDT May 30, 2025
A tornado warning has been issued for Northwestern Anne Arundel County, Southeastern Howard County, Southeastern Montgomery County and Northeastern Prince George’s County until 7:30 p.m.|| Closings/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||Additionally, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Friday night for heavy rain.Chief Meteorologist Tom Tasselmyer said the sunshine Baltimore enjoyed around midday Friday and into the afternoon fuels the atmosphere for some strong storms that could turn severe and get heavy overnight in Maryland.The threats are primarily damaging winds and large hail, as well as a possible threat for tornadoes, particularly around 8-9 p.m.Shortly after 1:30 p.m., the weather service issued a tornado watch southwest of Baltimore for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Shortly before 5 p.m., the weather service expanded the tornado watch area to include Western Maryland until 8 p.m.Officials said that could spread east to include parts of Maryland. We’ll keep you updated.Amid this forecast, the Orioles announced Friday night’s game hosting the Chicago White Sox is being moved to 4:30 p.m. Gates will open at 4 p.m., and parking lots will open at 3 p.m.More storms are set to sweep through Maryland by Saturday afternoon.As such, the organizers of Annapolis Pride announced the parade and festival are postponed and a rescheduled date will be announced soon.| LINK: MDOT SHA’s Statewide Transportation Operations Response Map Download the WBAL-TV app NOW and turn on push alerts to be aware of severe weather warnings, listen to NOAA Weather radio, and watch WBAL-TV 11 when impending severe weather develops.@wbaltv11 | @TTasselWBAL | @AvaWBAL | @TonyPannWBAL | @DalenciaWBAL | @AlenaLeeWXWBAL-TV 11 Maryland Weather RadarApp users tap here for interactive radar.Maryland’s 7-Day Weather ForecastAlert Days vs. Impact DaysYou may see the WBAL-TV 11 Weather Team highlight Alert Days or Impact Days in the forecasts. Here’s what that means:An Impact Day is when weather will likely disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.An Alert Day is when there’s a threat of extreme, severe and possibly life-threatening weather.Potential power outagesStorm conditions could cause outages by knocking down tree limbs onto power lines and other electric delivery equipment. Baltimore Gas and Electric asks all customers to report their outage in any of the following ways: Online, at BGE.comBGE’s free mobile app, available at the Apple Store or Google Play Text message, to 69243 Phone, by calling 877-778-2222The latest outage information, including total number and general locations, is available on the BGE.com outage map.As a reminder, fallen overhead power lines should never be approached or touched even if the lines do not appear to be live or sparking. Call BGE at 877-778-2222 to report fallen electrical lines, power outages and gas odors.Share your weather photos and videosWhen and where safe, show us your weather photos and videos, we may show them on 11 News or online!DIRECT UPLOAD: Use this form to upload photos or video.EMAIL: Just email your photos and video to news@wbaltv.com.ALERTS: Severe weather alerts from the WBAL-TV app: step-by-step guideCLOSINGS: See if schools, businesses or organizations have closed or delayedRADAR: Track snow, sleet or freezing rain with WBAL-TV’s interactive radarROADS: Check for crashes and backups with our interactive traffic mapWINTER: Guide: Snow safety, driving hazards, power outagesTORNADO SURVIVAL: 5 things you need to do nowHURRICANE PREPARATION: How to prepare for hurricane season
A tornado warning has been issued for Northwestern Anne Arundel County, Southeastern Howard County, Southeastern Montgomery County and Northeastern Prince George’s County until 7:30 p.m.
|| Closings/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||
Additionally, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Friday night for heavy rain.
Chief Meteorologist Tom Tasselmyer said the sunshine Baltimore enjoyed around midday Friday and into the afternoon fuels the atmosphere for some strong storms that could turn severe and get heavy overnight in Maryland.
The threats are primarily damaging winds and large hail, as well as a possible threat for tornadoes, particularly around 8-9 p.m.
Shortly after 1:30 p.m., the weather service issued a tornado watch southwest of Baltimore for parts of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Shortly before 5 p.m., the weather service expanded the tornado watch area to include Western Maryland until 8 p.m.
Officials said that could spread east to include parts of Maryland. We’ll keep you updated.
Amid this forecast, the Orioles announced Friday night’s game hosting the Chicago White Sox is being moved to 4:30 p.m. Gates will open at 4 p.m., and parking lots will open at 3 p.m.
More storms are set to sweep through Maryland by Saturday afternoon.
As such, the organizers of Annapolis Pride announced the parade and festival are postponed and a rescheduled date will be announced soon.
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| LINK: MDOT SHA’s Statewide Transportation Operations Response Map
Download the WBAL-TV app NOW and turn on push alerts to be aware of severe weather warnings, listen to NOAA Weather radio, and watch WBAL-TV 11 when impending severe weather develops.
@wbaltv11 | @TTasselWBAL | @AvaWBAL | @TonyPannWBAL | @DalenciaWBAL | @AlenaLeeWX
WBAL-TV 11 Maryland Weather Radar
App users tap here for interactive radar.
Maryland’s 7-Day Weather Forecast
Alert Days vs. Impact Days
You may see the WBAL-TV 11 Weather Team highlight Alert Days or Impact Days in the forecasts. Here’s what that means:
- An Impact Day is when weather will likely disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.
- An Alert Day is when there’s a threat of extreme, severe and possibly life-threatening weather.
Potential power outages
Storm conditions could cause outages by knocking down tree limbs onto power lines and other electric delivery equipment. Baltimore Gas and Electric asks all customers to report their outage in any of the following ways:
The latest outage information, including total number and general locations, is available on the BGE.com outage map.
As a reminder, fallen overhead power lines should never be approached or touched even if the lines do not appear to be live or sparking. Call BGE at 877-778-2222 to report fallen electrical lines, power outages and gas odors.
Share your weather photos and videos
When and where safe, show us your weather photos and videos, we may show them on 11 News or online!
