The National Weather Service and various local agencies have initiated flood and thunderstorm watches for Tuesday afternoon and evening as severe storms make their way into the area.
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch, which will be in effect until 2 a.m.
A flash flood warning was issued Thursday afternoon for the Baltimore region, which is in effect until 7:30 p.m.
Maryland’s emergency management department said earlier in the day that showers and thunderstorms are expected primarily between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m., and that most of Maryland will be under flood watches throughout the storm.
Radar and automatic rain gauges indicated 2 to 4 inches of rain may fall within an hour. Additional amounts are expected, the NWS warned, adding that flash flooding in ongoing or expected to begin soon.
Around 3:30 p.m., Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the low-lying areas of Aliceanna Street between Caroline and Bond Streets, and Caroline Street between Thames and Aliceanna Streets will be closed during the storm.
City residents in low-lying areas can park free of charge in specific Baltimore garages, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said Thursday in a post on X.
Baltimore’s Department of Transportation is working on lining the closed area with sandbags to mitigate the flooding, and Scott added that the department will provide sandbags to Baltimore residents at several locations on a first come, first served basis.
Scott also said that two city-funded shelters will operate in an emergency capacity throughout and following the storm until 9 a.m. Friday at the following locations:
Weinberg Housing and Resource Center at 620 Fallsway, , which will accept single adults only.
Fairfield Inn & Suites at 101 S. President Street, which will accept couples and families only.
City residents are urged to report issues like basement backups, downed trees, or signal issues to 311 and text BMOREALERT to 888777 to stay informed.
In Harford County, multiple water rescues have been reported near Joppatowne from rising waters, according to the county’s department of emergency services. The department urged drivers who see standing water in the road to turn around.
This story will be updated.
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