Baltimore officials are urging residents to stay alert after the tornado watch and a severe storm warning were lifted, with a wind advisory remaining in effect and forecasts calling for heavy rain, thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. A Power Outage Map is listed here for residents tracking evolving conditions.
What changed: tornado watch lifted, wind advisory remains
As of 3: 30 pm ET, the National Weather Service ended the tornado watch and severe storm warning that had been issued for parts of Maryland and Virginia, including Baltimore City. City leaders say the Emergency Operations Center has been demobilized, though agencies will continue coordinating across departments to monitor conditions and respond to any impacts from the ongoing storm system.
Power Outage Map and city closures, services and shelters
Forecasts still indicate the possibility of heavy rain, thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour through the evening, and city officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Several city services and facilities closed early in anticipation of severe weather: the Department of Public Works closed the Quarantine Road Landfill, the Northwest Transfer Station and all residential recycling centers at 1: 00 pm ET, and evening street sweeping routes were canceled.
All branches of the Enoch Pratt Free Library closed early and suspended programming for the day. Several regional recreation centers, including Rita Church Community Center, Middle Branch Fitness & Wellness, C. C. Jackson Recreation Center and Cahill Fitness & Wellness Center, also closed early, and Baltimore City Recreation & Parks canceled all permitted events and activities scheduled after 1: 00 pm ET.
The Department of Public Works said trash and recycling collections will continue on their normal Tuesday through Friday schedule. Morning street sweeping routes will still operate, though evening routes remain canceled.
Health, safety and next steps
In addition to the storm threat, the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services declared a Code Purple from 10: 00 am Monday through 9: 00 am Wednesday due to forecasted temperatures at or below 32 degrees. Officials emphasize continued coordination across city departments to respond to impacts as conditions evolve and advise residents to monitor official channels and local resources for updates.
