A storm system that passed through the Baltimore region on Monday evening toppled trees, left thousands without power and halted flights at area airports for several hours.

After a sweltering August day, the skies darkened and rain storms moved in late in the afternoon, with the National Weather Service briefly placing greater Baltimore under a tornado warning.

That advisory was lifted by around 4:45 p.m., but the Baltimore and capital regions remained under a severe thunderstorm watch until about 9 p.m. Flash flooding warnings were in effect until 8:45 p.m. Monday for Baltimore City and Baltimore and Harford counties.

By 4:30 p.m., officials implemented ground stops at BWI Thurgood Marshall, Reagan National and Washington Dulles airports. They were lifted hours later.

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The tornado warning, heavy winds and pending thunderstorms forced fans preparing for BTS’ concert at M&T Bank Stadium to briefly take shelter, but after the storms passed, the show went on to the delight of the group’s ARMY of loyal fans.

WJZ reported on downed trees and power lines around the region. Some 40,000 BGE customers lost power at one point, though that number had been reduced to around 20,000 by 10:30 p.m. The utility said Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County were hardest hit. It said crews were working around the clock and that 80% of affected customers should have their power restored by 9 p.m. Tuesday, with the rest back on by Wednesday night.

Temperatures had settled in the mid-70s by late Monday, but forecasters were predicting hot, humid conditions with highs in the 90s for Tuesday and Wednesday, with more showers possible throughout the week.

WJZ, a media partner of The Banner, contributed to this report.

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