Thousands of Maryland residents found themselves grappling with the absence of electricity as high winds wreaked havoc across the state. WMAR2 News reported that as of last night, more than 4,000 customers were affected by power outages. The sweeping gusts forced 157 active outages, each one leaving residents without a vital resource. The National Weather Service had issued high wind warnings earlier, indicating the fury of nature with gusts ranging between 40 and 60 mph, with even stronger bursts in certain areas.
The wind’s strength not only battered the power lines but also unsettled the daily rhythm of homes and businesses alike. According to WMAR2 News, the winds persisted throughout the day, prompting the outages and a series of warnings. Residents seeking to verify the status of their electricity supply were directed to an outage map, which provided real-time insights into the areas hardest hit.
detailed the reach of the outages, citing the BGE outage map, which painted a clear picture of the wind’s impact. Over 1,400 homes and businesses had reported power losses. The breakdown by county was telling, with Baltimore County alone reporting upwards of 650 outages. Howard County was not far behind, experiencing 403 outages, while Anne Arundel County reported 243 and Baltimore City over 160. This event underscored the power that natural forces hold to quickly, to disrupt so much…