With a severe thunderstorm watch in effect, the utility company BGE got prepared, issuing a statement Friday morning that it had 500 workers at the ready.

By 4:15 p.m., more than 2,500 customers in Howard County were without power, and the majority were concentrated in Elkridge, according to BGE. 

Even without power, Elkridge was buzzing on Twitter. Here's what people were saying:

banana_foana 3:58 p.m. via web
They prolly shut off Elkridge's power because it's too hot, like they did last year.

wizardjustice 3:30 p.m. via web
I was on the treadmill and then my power went out

Kanye_Weist 3:29 p.m. via Twitter for iPhone
Elkridge stoplights are out

hepiedpiperrrr 3:28 p.m. via Twitter for iPhone
OMG IS THE POWER OUT IN ELKRIDGE? I will die I work in a BBQ restaurant without ac and I will die and I'm sick wHAT.

Kanye_Weist 3:28 p.m. via Twitter for iPhone
Stuck at elkridge library HELP!!!

Kanye_Weist 3:27p.m. via Twitter for iPhone
Oh and they have auto doors how am I supposed to get out

Kanye_Weist 3:25 p.m. via Twitter for iPhone
Library just lost power

Driving Tip

Police recommend treating intersections where there are non-functioning lights as a four-way stop.

BGE Contacts

Call BGE to report an outage at 1-877-778-2222.

Call BGE at 800-685-0123 to report downed power lines.