High Wind — Frederick, Maryland

2022-12-23 · Frederick, Maryland

Event narrative

Local broadcast media relayed reports that a 55-year-old man died after a tree fell on his car near the intersection of Maryland 77 and Tower Road, near Thurmont, Maryland. The incident occurred at approximately 1200 local time. A peak gradient wind gust of 58 mph was measured by a trained spotter near Wolfsville at approximately 1150 local time.

Wider weather episode

Strong gradient winds developed behind a strong Arctic cold front that moved through the area on December 23. Wind gusts up to 63 mph were observed in Garrett, Frederick, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel Counties. A 55-year-old man died after a tree fell on his car near Thurmont, Maryland.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1068434. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.