Update 8:34pm - Sunday, August 4:
While main thoroughfares are now clear, more than 150 downed trees remain impacting roadways with disruptions to more than 60 traffic signals.
Original Story:
Mayor Brandon Scott says that hundreds of roads in Baltimore are blocked by downed trees caused by severe weather.
To be exact, 184 roads are completely blocked.
So much storm debris… #RolandPark #Baltimore #MDwx #SevereWx 🪵💦 pic.twitter.com/F2kY10idcd
— Erick Ferris (@erick_ferris) August 3, 2024
"We are actively monitoring the storm and have teams ready to deploy to clear roads once lightning clears the area," said Mayor Scott.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is still in effect.
Emergency Services and City leaders are urging residents to stay indoors.
Also, any downed trees and traffic signal outages should reported to 311.
