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Maryland Storms Unleash Chaos: Thousands in Dark
20 Jul
Summary
- Thousands lost power, with over 5,000 still without electricity Sunday.
- A large county-owned tree fell on a Pasadena resident's home.
- Straight-line winds and heavy rain caused widespread damage.
Maryland residents faced significant cleanup efforts following severe storms that caused widespread damage across the state on Saturday. Thousands were left without electricity, with over 5,000 customers still experiencing outages as of Sunday evening, the majority located in Anne Arundel County.
In Pasadena, a resident returned home to find a large tree, previously a point of concern with county officials, had been uprooted and fallen against her house. Clean-up crews were actively working in Pasadena and Riviera Beach, areas particularly hard-hit by downed utility lines and trees.
The National Weather Service characterized the event as a "straight-line" wind event, which brought heavy rain and strong gusts. Residents described the intense weather, noting a powerful, twisting force rather than just high winds, underscoring the storm's destructive nature.
