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Anne Arundel Straight-Line Winds Topple 30 Trees, Outage 30k Customers

7/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Straight-line winds ripped through Anne Arundel County, toppling over 30 trees onto homes.
Fire Lieutenant Joshua Bramble said trees fell on residences and called it a hard hit.
Baltimore Gas and Electric reported nearly 30,000 customers lost power from Stoney Creek to Pine Grove Village.
Residents heard a loud “whoosh,” saw roofs torn off, and found McDonald’s and Burger King dark.

History

Historical Context

In July 2003 a progressive derecho moved through the southern United States with winds over 100 mph, killing seven people. The 2011 Chicago derecho later left more than 860,000 people without electricity, showing how derechos can cripple power systems. Today’s Anne Arundel straight-line winds echo that pattern, toppling dozens of trees across the county.

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Story summary

Straight-line winds ripped through Anne Arundel County, toppling over 30 trees onto homes.
Fire Lieutenant Joshua Bramble said trees fell on residences and called it a hard hit.
Baltimore Gas and Electric reported nearly 30,000 customers lost power from Stoney Creek to Pine Grove Village.
Residents heard a loud “whoosh,” saw roofs torn off, and found McDonald’s and Burger King dark.

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