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Tornado Warning 15, NWS Baltimore/Washington

July 1, 2021Anne Arundel County, Prince George's County, Maryland

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this tornado warning at Jul 1, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT for Anne Arundel County, Prince George's County, Maryland. It was in force for 27 min. 11 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
Jul 1, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT (19:33 UTC)
Expired
Jul 1, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
In force
27 min
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
1.0 in

Counties Anne Arundel County, MD, Prince George's County, MD

The radar

The Sterling radar (KLWX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 1, 3:33 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 E Bowie, MDNUMEROUS 100 FOOT TALL TREES SNAPPED AT A RESIDENCE JUST EAST OF BOWIE.
Jul 1, 3:33 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 Sse Bowie, MDNUMEROUS 100 FOOT TALL TREES SNAPPED AT A RESIDENCE JUST EAST OF BOWIE.
Jul 1, 3:37 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 Sw Londontowne, MDA LARGE LEYLAND CYPRUS TREE WAS BLOWN OVER AT A RESIDENCE NEAR LONDONTOWNE.
Jul 1, 3:37 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 W Riva, MDTREES BLEW DOWN ON MD-424 DAVIDSONVILLE ROAD NEAR GOVERNOR BRIDGE ROAD.
Jul 1, 3:38 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGRiva, MDSEVERAL DOZEN TREES, WIRES AND POLES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN AND AROUND RIVA.
Jul 1, 3:40 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Wsw Riva, MDTREES BLEW DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RIVA ROAD AND BEARDS POINT ROAD.
Jul 1, 3:45 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 E Parole, MDTREES BLEW DOWN ON US-50 NEAR MD-2 SOLOMONS ISLAND ROAD.
Jul 1, 3:48 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG2 Nne Annapolis, MDTREES AND WIRES BLEW DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MD-450 GOVERNOR RITCHIE HIGHWAY AND BRICE ROAD.
Jul 1, 3:52 PM EDTTSTM WND GST 661 Nnw Eastport, MD
Jul 1, 3:54 PM EDTMARINE TSTM WIND 391 Ne Annapolis, MD
Jul 1, 4:07 PM EDTTSTM WND GST 633 S Cape St. Claire, MD

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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 1, 12:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 77 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-07-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 604 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-07-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 61 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
604 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-48 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
928 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
108 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
1.2

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The text

As transmitted.

198 
WFUS51 KLWX 011933
TORLWX
MDC003-033-012000-
/O.NEW.KLWX.TO.W.0015.210701T1933Z-210701T2000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
333 PM EDT Thu Jul 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Anne Arundel County in central Maryland...
  Northeastern Prince Georges County in central Maryland...

* Until 400 PM EDT.
    
* At 333 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Londontowne, or near Bowie, moving east at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Shady Side, Rhode River and Londontowne around 340 PM EDT.
  Annapolis, Mayo, Naval Academy, Severn River, South River and 
  Parole around 345 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Harwood, Hillsmere Shores, Riva, West River, Edgewater, Prince
Georges Stadium, Davidsonville, Highland Beach, Navy-Marine Corps
Stadium and Eastport.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3896 7645 3885 7648 3884 7669 3896 7675
      3903 7638 3901 7637
TIME...MOT...LOC 1933Z 252DEG 42KT 3892 7666 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$
MANNING
2 follow-up statements
674 
WWUS51 KLWX 011944
SVSLWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
344 PM EDT Thu Jul 1 2021

MDC033-011954-
/O.CAN.KLWX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210701T2000Z/
Prince Georges MD-
344 PM EDT Thu Jul 1 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning hasmoved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central Maryland.

LAT...LON 3896 7645 3885 7648 3890 7657 3898 7664
      3903 7638 3901 7637
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 263DEG 32KT 3897 7657 

$$

MDC003-012000-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210701T2000Z/
Anne Arundel MD-
344 PM EDT Thu Jul 1 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY...
    
At 344 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Parole, or near Annapolis, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Annapolis and South River around 350 PM EDT.
  Naval Academy and Severn River around 355 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hillsmere Shores, Riva, Highland Beach, Edgewater, Navy-Marine Corps
Stadium, Eastport, Bay Ridge and Edgewater Beach.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3896 7645 3885 7648 3890 7657 3898 7664
      3903 7638 3901 7637
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 263DEG 32KT 3897 7657 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$
MANNING
996 
WWUS51 KLWX 011953
SVSLWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
353 PM EDT Thu Jul 1 2021

MDC003-012003-
/O.EXP.KLWX.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210701T2000Z/
Anne Arundel MD-
353 PM EDT Thu Jul 1 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 400 PM EDT...
    
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central Maryland.

LAT...LON 3896 7645 3885 7648 3890 7657 3898 7664
      3903 7638 3901 7637
TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 252DEG 42KT 3900 7646 

$$
MANNING

The office that day

Everything else NWS Baltimore/Washington issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 1, 1:03 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXMontgomery42 min
Jul 1, 1:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Montgomery, Prince George's46 min
Jul 1, 2:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXHoward, Montgomery50 min
Jul 1, 2:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Prince George's42 min
Jul 1, 2:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXMontgomery47 min
Jul 1, 2:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXMontgomery35 min
Jul 1, 2:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, City of Baltimore64 min
Jul 1, 2:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXCharles, Montgomery, Prince George's47 min
Jul 1, 3:06 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXMontgomery, Prince George's24 min
Jul 1, 3:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Calvert, Prince George's55 min
Jul 1, 3:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXBaltimore, Cecil, Harford38 min
Jul 1, 3:31 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningLWXMontgomery3 hr

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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.