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Power Outages and Shelters as 61 MPH Winds Strike Maryland

12/30/2025

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Winds up to 61 mph in Central Maryland left more than 8,000 customers without power.
The National Weather Service activated winter shelters as gusts neared 50 mph.
A wind advisory remains in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday.
In South Baltimore, gale-force winds dislodged a military cargo ship, prompting tugboat assistance.
Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert and Code Purple shelter activation were issued for vulnerable populations.

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Winds up to 61 mph in Central Maryland left more than 8,000 customers without power.
The National Weather Service activated winter shelters as gusts neared 50 mph.
A wind advisory remains in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday.
In South Baltimore, gale-force winds dislodged a military cargo ship, prompting tugboat assistance.
Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert and Code Purple shelter activation were issued for vulnerable populations.