Heavy Wind Impacts Travel For Planes, Trains And Automobiles
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A fierce nor'easter is wrecking havoc across Maryland, impacting roads, flights and even trains.
Falling trees also affected road travel, and winds caused bridge closures in the area.
At one point, there were nearly 50 traffic signals out statewide due to the wind. State highway officials are reminding people that if a traffic signal is out, treat it as a four-way stop.
"What we're dealing with now is extremely high winds with pretty serious gusts out there," said Charlie Gischlar of the Maryland State Highway Administration.
Two overturned tractor trailers shut down I-95 at Tydings Bridge around 11 a.m.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and other bridges have been closed on and off due to winds.
#MDTraffic The Bay Bridge (US 50/301) is temporarily closed again due to winds. For updated traffic conditions, follow https://t.co/jxqlSYD4wc @MDSHA #MDOTnews @TheMDTA pic.twitter.com/z3Hm6R3Wkg
— MD State Police (@MDSP) March 2, 2018
Please be advised that at this time @TheMDTA has closed the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge in Charles County to all traffic. @MDSP Follow road conditions at https://t.co/jxqlSYD4wc #MDTraffic #windmageddon pic.twitter.com/zH5EeSF7Zi
— MD State Police (@MDSP) March 2, 2018
A tree that fell in northeast Baltimore destroyed two cars on the roadway below.
Another look at the Toyota totaled by the tree in NE #Baltimore. Driver OK, taken to hospital as a precaution. #windstorm pic.twitter.com/gDhursAKAi
— Mike Schuh Storyteller (@MikeSchuhTV) March 2, 2018
Walter & Weaver in NE #Baltimore #windstorm pic.twitter.com/phvxJp5Tlg
— Mike Schuh Storyteller (@MikeSchuhTV) March 2, 2018
There are reports of more downed trees on roads throughout the area.
Downed trees from I-95 SB in White Marsh to the Hatem Bridge in Cecil County and throughout the state are continuing to cause safety concerns on the road. Please be careful in your commute home. Follow conditions at https://t.co/jxqlSYD4wc pic.twitter.com/vX8fguX5lp
— MD State Police (@MDSP) March 2, 2018
MARC train service was suspended on all three lines Friday due to the severe weather.
"Trees are beginning to fall blocking tracks and signal failures are occurring," according to a Maryland Transit Administration release.
Amtrak suspended service in the Northeast Corridor due to the high winds Friday morning, and announced that service would remain suspended until Saturday.
Despite our best effort to restore service between BOS and WAS today, we have determined at this time it is not safe to do so. Hazardous conditions for our customers & crews have led us to cancel all Amtrak service on the Northeast Corridor until tomorrow. We sincerely apologize.
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) March 2, 2018
"Lots of delays on the board, I was hesitant to even buy a ticket," said Brittany Smith, whose train was delayed at Penn Station.
The MTA Light Rail service shut down at 7 p.m. due to inclement weather. Officials say several stations are without power and there are some trees that are on the tracks.
The last northbound train left Cromwell Station at 6:58 p.m Friday, while the last southbound train departed Hunt Valley at 6:45 p.m. Passengers should bus the city link and local link bus services which are running without delay.
Based on deteriorating weather conditions, Light RailLink service will be suspended effective at 7pm today, March 2. The last trains will run NB from BWI at 6:40pm, Cromwell Station at 6:58pm and then SB from Hunt Valley Station at 6:45pm. See https://t.co/CEJgLpC9gH pic.twitter.com/UYwaYFLeU0
— MTA Maryland (@mtamaryland) March 2, 2018
BWI Airport reported that there were some flight cancellations due to the winds.
Current conditions at BWI Marshall are normal with some cancellations due to weather. High winds expected throughout the day. Check with your airline for flight status information.
— BWI Marshall Airport (@BWI_Airport) March 2, 2018
"As soon as I got here, they gave me a card, said my flight was canceled," said Walter Hemingway.
Tricia Burke, now like many, has been left stranded at BWI until she can catch another flight to her destination
"I'm exhausted already just thinking how am I going to get there any other way?" she said.
At Dulles Airport in Virginia, a flight report said "pretty much everyone on the plane threw up" during a "very bumpy" descent during a period of high winds.
A plane at Reagan National Airport wasn't able to land due to the high winds.
WJZ's Mike Schuh, Rick Ritter and George Solis contributed to this story.
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