Maryland power outages affected more than 80,000 customers on Saturday night after severe thunderstorms crossed the state. The storms followed hours of extreme heat during Fourth of July celebrations, reports the Baltimore Chronicle.
The largest disruption was reported in Harford County. More than 33,900 customers there had lost electricity by 9 p.m.
Baltimore County recorded over 19,000 outages. Nearly 11,000 customers were without electricity in Anne Arundel County.
Maryland Power Outages By County
The evening storms caused widespread disruptions across BGE’s central Maryland service area. The figures below reflect conditions reported around 9 p.m. Saturday.
| Area | Customers without power |
|---|---|
| Harford County | More than 33,900 |
| Baltimore County | More than 19,000 |
| Anne Arundel County | Nearly 11,000 |
| Carroll County | More than 6,100 |
| Baltimore City | About 3,500 |
| Howard County | About 3,000 |
These counties accounted for most reported outages. Numbers could change as crews assess damage and restore damaged lines.
Severe Storms Follow Extreme Maryland Heat
The storms brought heavy rain, lightning and damaging winds during the evening. Some Fourth of July events were disrupted across Maryland.
The outage surge followed a period of dangerous heat. High electricity demand had already placed additional pressure on local infrastructure.
Residents should:
- Check the official BGE outage map for current restoration estimates.
- Report outages through BGE’s website, mobile application or customer service line.
- Stay away from fallen wires and damaged electrical equipment.
- Call 911 when power lines are sparking or creating an immediate danger.
BGE had not announced a statewide restoration deadline by Saturday night. Estimated times may vary between individual neighborhoods.
When Will Power Be Restored In Maryland?
Restoration depends on damaged equipment, blocked roads and the number of affected locations. Crews usually prioritize hazardous wires and outages affecting critical facilities.
Customers can follow individual cases through BGE’s outage tracker. The map provides updated customer totals and available restoration estimates.
Maryland power restoration efforts continued overnight as crews inspected storm damage across the hardest-hit counties.
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