Alert archive / Maryland / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 7, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this tornado warning at Apr 26, 2019, 4:24 PM EDT for Cecil County, Kent County, Maryland. It was in force for 36 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 26, 2019, 4:24 PM EDT (20:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 26, 2019, 5:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 36 min
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Cecil County, MD, Kent County, MD
The radar
The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 4:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sw Earleville, MD | SEVERAL PINE TREES UPROOTED. DELAYED REPORT FROM FRIDAY...TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| Apr 26, 4:35 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 50 | 2 N Galena, MD | MEASURED IN FREDERICKTOWN. |
| Apr 26, 4:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 N Sassafras, MD | LARGE PORTION OF A ROOF LIFTED OFF A BARN. DELAYED REPORT FROM FRIDAY...TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 1:33 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 141 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 49 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -221 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 715 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 293 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 355 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.8
The text
As transmitted.
539
WFUS51 KPHI 262024
TORPHI
MDC015-029-262100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0007.190426T2024Z-190426T2100Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
424 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2019
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Kent County in northeastern Maryland...
Southeastern Cecil County in northeastern Maryland...
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 423 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Betterton, or near Aberdeen Proving Ground, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Middletown, Elkton, Cecilton, Betterton, Warwick, Sassafras,
Bohemias Mills, Newtown, Brantwood, Cayots, Hollywood Beach,
Kennedyville, Chesapeake City, Galena and Odessa.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Mount Holly NJ.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3933 7614 3937 7611 3937 7606 3942 7600
3946 7601 3952 7598 3954 7600 3965 7579
3944 7577 3946 7560 3950 7558 3945 7555
3944 7557 3945 7563 3943 7577 3938 7577
3926 7612 3933 7617
TIME...MOT...LOC 2023Z 240DEG 37KT 3938 7609
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
MPS3 follow-up statements
827
WWUS51 KPHI 262029
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
429 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2019
MDC015-029-262100-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190426T2100Z/
Kent MD-Cecil MD-
429 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL KENT AND SOUTHEASTERN CECIL COUNTIES...
At 429 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Betterton, or 7 miles southeast of Aberdeen Proving
Ground, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Elkton, Cecilton, Betterton, Warwick, Sassafras, Bohemias Mills,
Newtown, Brantwood, Cayots, Hollywood Beach, Kennedyville, Chesapeake
City and Galena.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3933 7614 3937 7611 3937 7606 3942 7600
3946 7601 3952 7598 3954 7600 3965 7579
3944 7577 3938 7577 3926 7612 3933 7617
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 240DEG 37KT 3941 7602
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
Gorse663
WWUS51 KPHI 262046
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
446 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2019
MDC029-262056-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190426T2100Z/
Kent MD-
446 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL KENT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern
Delaware...and northeastern Maryland.
LAT...LON 3953 7593 3965 7579 3944 7577 3943 7588
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 245DEG 32KT 3948 7585
$$
MDC015-262100-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190426T2100Z/
Cecil MD-
446 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CECIL COUNTY...
At 446 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cayots, or 7 miles west of Middletown, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Elkton, Brantwood, Hollywood Beach, Bohemias Mills, Cayots and
Chesapeake City.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3953 7593 3965 7579 3944 7577 3943 7588
TIME...MOT...LOC 2046Z 245DEG 32KT 3948 7585
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
MPS134
WWUS51 KPHI 262052
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
452 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2019
MDC015-262101-
/O.EXP.KPHI.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190426T2100Z/
Cecil MD-
452 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CECIL COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
500 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern
Delaware...and northeastern Maryland.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
in Mount Holly NJ.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Cecil county until 5:15 pm.
LAT...LON 3953 7593 3965 7579 3944 7577 3943 7588
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 240DEG 37KT 3949 7583
$$
MPSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 10:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Caroline | 37 min |
| Apr 26, 10:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | PHI | Caroline | 24 min |
| Apr 26, 3:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | 58 min |
| Apr 26, 4:01 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's | 29 min |
| Apr 26, 4:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | 47 min |
| Apr 26, 4:59 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PHI | Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's | 4 hr |
| Apr 26, 5:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline | 38 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.