Two large and robust thunderstorms produced microburst-like damage in eastern Maryland. Winds of 60-70 mph or higher likely occurred based on the damage reports.

Lightning in TALBOT, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 21:00:00 to 21-JUL-20 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATTHEWS
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A lightning strike led to a fire under a house on Fox Meadow Lane. Time of strike estimated from radar and lightning data.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALBOT, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 20:45:00 to 21-JUL-20 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUCEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Reports of downed power lines wear Windy Hill Road and Bruceville Road. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALBOT, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 20:45:00 to 21-JUL-20 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMBLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports 2 large trees down near his home along with many smaller trees blown over. Spotter also reports constant cloud to ground lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 20:48:00 to 21-JUL-20 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHOPTANK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed trees and power lines near Blades Road in Choptank. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 20:53:00 to 21-JUL-20 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Dispatch reports numerous trees down around the town of Preston. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 20:53:00 to 21-JUL-20 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Reports of trees and wires down near Bethlehem Road southeast of Tanyard. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in TALBOT, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 20:53:00 to 21-JUL-20 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATTHEWS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed power lines near Lewistown Road in Matthews. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 20:54:00 to 21-JUL-20 20:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Dispatch reports a tree fell into a house on March Creek Road west of Preston. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUEEN ANNE'S, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 21:08:00 to 21-JUL-20 21:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Reports of power lines down near Devers Branch Road in Hope. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUEEN ANNE'S, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 21:08:00 to 21-JUL-20 21:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURCH HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wind-blown debris closed state highway 213 near state highway 19. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUEEN ANNE'S, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 21:16:00 to 21-JUL-20 21:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GINNIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Downed tree limbs and wires near McGinnes Road near Crumpton. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 21:18:00 to 21-JUL-20 21:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wind-blown debris closed Maryland Alternate Route 404 near and west of Cemetery Road. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in QUEEN ANNE'S, MARYLAND
From 21-JUL-20 21:23:00 to 21-JUL-20 21:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUDLERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two trees reported down between Sudlersville and Crumpton. Time estimated from radar.