A cold front passing through the region combined with an unstable atmosphere to trigger showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms were severe, producing damaging winds and large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 14:53:00 to 02-AUG-08 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUTLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Trees were down on Falls Road and Gadd Road.

Hail in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 15:39:00 to 02-AUG-08 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWLEYS QUARTERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of nickel sized hail came from the public near Bowleys Quarters.

Hail in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 15:35:00 to 02-AUG-08 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALTIMORE MARTIN ST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail one inch in diameter near Middle River.

Hail in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 15:30:00 to 02-AUG-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE MARSH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported hail one inch in diameter near White Marsh.

Hail in WASHINGTON, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 16:32:00 to 02-AUG-08 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOONSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported near Boonsboro from a trained spotter.

Hail in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 16:43:00 to 02-AUG-08 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail one inch in diameter was reported about two miles southwest of Andrews Air Force Base by the public.

Hail in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 17:42:00 to 02-AUG-08 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BESTGATE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail was reported by a trained spotter about 3 miles west-southwest of Annapolis.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 14:12:00 to 02-AUG-08 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree down in Myersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARFORD, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 14:58:00 to 02-AUG-08 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEL AIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Fire Department found numerous trees down in Bel Air.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 15:21:00 to 02-AUG-08 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported a tree down in Middletown.

Hail in HARFORD, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 14:50:00 to 02-AUG-08 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARFF
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny sized hail about 4 miles west of Bel Air.

Hail in HARFORD, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 14:54:00 to 02-AUG-08 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARFF
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported hail 1.5 inches in diameter 2 miles west of Bel Air.

Hail in HARFORD, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 14:55:00 to 02-AUG-08 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEL AIR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of golf ball sized hail came from the public in Bel Air.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 14:30:00 to 02-AUG-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENMOUNT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A County Official reported a tree down at the intersection of Routes 88 and 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 20:45:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUTUAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported a tree down on Broomes Island road near Ball Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 20:47:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST LEONARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management reported a tree down on Bill Road in St Leonard.

Hail in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 16:32:00 to 02-AUG-08 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHELPS CORNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail one inch in diameter was reported about one mile southeast of Forest Heights from the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 02-AUG-08 14:30:00 to 02-AUG-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPSTEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A County Official reported a tree down at the intersection of Fairmount Road and Greenmount Church Road.