Thunderstorm Wind — Garrett, Maryland

2025-04-19 · near Bittinger, Garrett, Maryland

Event narrative

A wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH) was measured by the Maryland Mesonet site 3 miles south southwest of Bittinger (021MD).

Wider weather episode

A small but intense bowing mesoscale convective system (MCS) tracked rapidly across northern Maryland during the evening hours, producing widespread and significant straight-line wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1235625. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.