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New event. Tornado Warning from 8/18/2021 3:12 PM to 3:45 PM EDT for Western Maryland. More information.
Interactive NWS Alert
New event: Tornado Warning for Western Maryland
Sent via email and SMS at 312 pm EDT, Aug 18th 2021
Sent via email and SMS at 312 pm EDT, Aug 18th 2021
Radar valid at 345 pm EDT, Aug 18th 2021
MDC001-043-181945-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
312 PM EDT Wed Aug 18 2021
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Washington County in north central Maryland...
Eastern Allegany County in western Maryland...
* Until 345 PM EDT.
* At 312 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Barnes Gap, or 10 miles west of Hancock, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Washington and eastern Allegany Counties, including
the following locations... Bellegrove and Forest Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
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LAT...LON 3972 7827 3966 7838 3967 7840 3972 7834
TIME...MOT...LOC 1912Z 226DEG 24KT 3968 7837
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
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