May 29th, 2019 - 2019 Twin Macrobursts in Baltimore and Harford Counties

On Wednesday, May 29th, 2019, a strong macroburst, or a large downburst that extends more than two and a half miles in length, formed over the Nottingham area, producing wind gusts in excess of 90 MPH. The damage path began around the intersection of Yvonne Avenue and Silver Spring Road in Nottingham, continuing through much of White Marsh, ending at the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Bird River Road in Middle River. Along Silver Spring Road, two wooden telephone poles were knocked down, and a number of trees and tree branches were knocked down near Saxon Circle. Elsewhere within the area, numerous trees and large branches were also knocked down. Radar indicated that the macroburst reached its strongest levels around 5:55PM.

Another strong macroburst formed over the Baldwin area, also producing wind gusts in excess of 90 MPH. The damage path began around Moores Road in Baldwin, ending near Pleasantville Road in Fallston. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted in the area, with some larger tree branches falling onto homes. The system moved through the area between 6:00PM and 6:15PM according to eyewitnesses, with a clear radar-indication of a macroburst being noticed at 6:10PM. Large hailstones, up to an an inch and a quarter in diameter, similar in size to a half dollar coin, were also reported within the system.

...Forecaster Zach...