DUNDALK, Md. — The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado struck Baltimore and Dundalk this weekend, leaving behind a trail of damage now captured in dramatic images from the storm’s aftermath.
Survey teams with the NWS determined the tornado brought peak winds of 110 mph, classifying it as an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The agency reported the storm moved through residential and commercial areas, causing scattered damage.
Photos shared by local residents and emergency responders show downed trees blocking roads, damaged rooftops, and debris scattered across lawns and sidewalks. Several utility poles were snapped or tilted, leading to temporary power outages in affected neighborhoods.
“Our survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado moved through Baltimore and Dundalk on Friday,” the NWS said in a statement. A formal report is expected in the coming days.
While no injuries have been reported, local emergency services and public works crews have been working through the weekend to clear debris and restore infrastructure.
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The tornado struck without major warning, prompting residents to seek shelter as high winds rattled windows and uprooted trees. The full extent of the storm’s path has not yet been released.
Crews from Baltimore County and local municipalities have begun cleanup efforts, prioritizing blocked roads and damaged utility lines. Residents are advised to report any hazardous debris or unsafe structures to local authorities.
The NWS emphasized that additional information, including the tornado’s exact track, width, and duration, will be included in a forthcoming public information statement.
Photos taken after the storm show torn tree limbs, shredded siding, and overturned trash bins across Baltimore and Dundalk neighborhoods. The images highlight the destructive force of a storm system that moved through with little notice.
