Tornado Warning 38, NWS Baltimore/Washington

Issued

Sep 1, 2021, 1:23 PM EDT (17:23 UTC)

Expired

Sep 1, 2021, 1:40 PM EDT

In force

17 min

Issued by

NWS Baltimore/Washington

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.0 in

Counties Charles County, MD, King George County, VA

The Sterling radar (KLWX), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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913 
WFUS51 KLWX 011723
TORLWX
MDC017-VAC099-011800-
/O.NEW.KLWX.TO.W.0038.210901T1723Z-210901T1800Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
123 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Charles County in southern Maryland...
  Northeastern King George County in central Virginia...

* Until 200 PM EDT.
    
* At 123 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Colonial Beach, moving northeast at 20 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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Dahlgren around 140 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Ninde,
Issue, Potomac Beach, Swan Point and Tompkinsville.

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 3823 7713 3841 7706 3840 7702 3831 7699
      3832 7696 3838 7699 3830 7685 3827 7691
      3828 7694 3830 7699 3827 7698 3827 7702
      3826 7705 3821 7705
TIME...MOT...LOC 1723Z 226DEG 19KT 3825 7706 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

MSS

928 
WWUS51 KLWX 011740
SVSLWX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
140 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

MDC017-VAC099-011749-
/O.CAN.KLWX.TO.W.0038.000000T0000Z-210901T1800Z/
Charles MD-King George VA-
140 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL CHARLES AND NORTHEASTERN
KING GEORGE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for southern
Maryland...and central Virginia.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Sterling Virginia.

LAT...LON 3823 7713 3841 7706 3840 7702 3831 7699
      3832 7696 3838 7699 3830 7685 3827 7691
      3828 7694 3830 7699 3827 7698 3827 7702
      3826 7705 3821 7705
TIME...MOT...LOC 1738Z 226DEG 19KT 3831 7698 

$$

MSS

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