A cold front moved south across the Mid Atlantic on May 31st. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front. Several of these storms became severe, producing damaging winds that downed trees and power lines and large hail over an inch in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 13:08:00 to 31-MAY-08 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRIENDLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down along Indian Highway near Old Fort Road, covering two lanes of the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 13:08:00 to 31-MAY-08 13:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDYWINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down along Dyson Road between US 301 and Branch Ave.

Hail in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 13:50:00 to 31-MAY-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVIDSONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An amateur radio operator reported penny sized hail at the Duncan Gap Campground.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 15:20:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOLOMONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several trees and power lines downed in Solomons.

Hail in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 14:09:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDYWINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported quarter sized hail near Brandywine.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 14:05:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported power lines down in Huntingtown.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 13:55:00 to 31-MAY-08 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BEACH
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed a report of a measured 78 knot wind gust in Chesapeake Beach.

Hail in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 14:05:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Huntingtown.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 14:27:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SURRATS GARDENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported trees and wires down in Clinton.

Hail in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 14:42:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOAKLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators relayed a report of penny sized hail in Prince Frederick.

Hail in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 15:12:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail near Hollywood.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 15:20:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPEAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several trees and power lines downed in Lusby.

Hail in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 13:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINDELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel to quarter sized hail on Mallard Lane.

Hail in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 13:40:00 to 31-MAY-08 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOTHIAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported penny sized hail near Lothian.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 12:20:00 to 31-MAY-08 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a telephone pole and lines down near Jefferson and Gallatin streets in Hyattsville.

Hail in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 12:25:00 to 31-MAY-08 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEWATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported penny sized hail in Edgewater.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 13:10:00 to 31-MAY-08 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSARYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a large tree down on Lemrocks Drive in Upper Marlboro.

Hail in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 13:18:00 to 31-MAY-08 13:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHELTENHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS Employee reported half dollar sized hail near Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 31-MAY-08 13:50:00 to 31-MAY-08 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAVIDSONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported a tree down in Lothian.