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Tornado Warning 41, NWS Baltimore/Washington

September 1, 2021Baltimore County, Maryland

NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this tornado warning at Sep 1, 2021, 2:12 PM EDT for Baltimore County, Maryland. It was in force for 33 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Sep 1, 2021, 2:12 PM EDT (18:12 UTC)
Expired
Sep 1, 2021, 2:45 PM EDT
In force
33 min
Issued by
NWS Baltimore/Washington
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

County Baltimore County, MD

The radar

The Sterling radar (KLWX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:16 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.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Sep 1, 11:46 AM EDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 96 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 2021-09-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 558 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 2021-09-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 122 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
558 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-21 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
575 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
122 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
223 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.4
Supercell composite
2.6

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The text

As transmitted.

318 
WFUS51 KLWX 011812
TORLWX
MDC005-011845-
/O.NEW.KLWX.TO.W.0041.210901T1812Z-210901T1845Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Baltimore County in northern Maryland...

* Until 245 PM EDT.
    
* At 212 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Cockeysville, moving northeast at 35 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
  central Baltimore County, including the following locations...
  Glencoe, Baldwin, Hunt Valley, Phoenix, Long Green, Sparks,
  Jacksonville, Monkton and Hydes.

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 3955 7653 3953 7651 3949 7643 3943 7664
      3945 7668 3961 7663
TIME...MOT...LOC 1812Z 213DEG 30KT 3947 7663 

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

$$

MSS
3 follow-up statements
961 
WWUS51 KLWX 011819
SVSLWX

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

MDC005-011845-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210901T1845Z/
Baltimore MD-
219 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
BALTIMORE COUNTY...
    
At 219 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cockeysville, moving northeast at 35 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.

Locations impacted include...
Cockeysville, Glencoe, Hunt Valley, Phoenix, Sparks, Jacksonville and
Monkton.

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 3955 7653 3953 7651 3950 7650 3947 7661
      3949 7667 3961 7663
TIME...MOT...LOC 1819Z 209DEG 29KT 3952 7661 

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

$$

MSS
887 
WWUS51 KLWX 011828
SVSLWX

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

MDC005-011845-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210901T1845Z/
Baltimore MD-
228 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL BALTIMORE COUNTY...
    
At 228 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Jarrettsville, or 8 miles northeast of Cockeysville,
moving northeast at 35 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.

Locations impacted include...
Monkton and Glencoe. 

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 3955 7656 3953 7656 3952 7659 3954 7665
      3961 7663
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 213DEG 30KT 3959 7655 

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

$$

MSS
243 
WWUS51 KLWX 011836
SVSLWX

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

MDC005-011846-
/O.EXP.KLWX.TO.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210901T1845Z/
Baltimore MD-
236 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL BALTIMORE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 245 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for northern
Maryland.

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

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for Baltimore 
County.
LAT...LON 3955 7656 3953 7656 3952 7659 3954 7665
      3961 7663
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 213DEG 30KT 3964 7651 

$$

MSS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 31, 9:06 PM EDTCoastal Flood WatchLWXAnne Arundel22 hr
Aug 31, 9:36 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningLWXWashington68 hr
Aug 31, 9:44 PM EDTRiver Flood WatchLWXFrederick25 hr
Aug 31, 9:44 PM EDTRiver Flood WatchLWXMontgomery48 hr
Aug 31, 9:44 PM EDTRiver Flood WatchLWXWashington25 hr
Aug 31, 9:44 PM EDTRiver Flood WatchLWXMontgomery25 hr
Sep 1, 3:23 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXMontgomery8 hr
Sep 1, 3:24 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXMontgomery, Prince George's51 min
Sep 1, 3:50 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXMontgomery, Prince George's6 hr
Sep 1, 4:00 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Prince George's60 min
Sep 1, 4:10 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, City of Baltimore6 hr
Sep 1, 4:34 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXMontgomery6 hr
Sep 1, 4:39 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, City of Baltimore5 hr
Sep 1, 4:50 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Baltimore, City of Baltimore40 min
Sep 1, 5:41 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXCecil, Harford5 hr
Sep 1, 6:15 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXCecil5 hr
Sep 1, 8:39 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningLWXAllegany, Garrett5 hr
Sep 1, 10:14 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryLWXAnne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Cecil, Harford, Saint Mary's and 1 more19 hr
Sep 1, 12:52 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXAllegany22 hr
Sep 1, 1:11 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXCharles, Prince George's34 min
Sep 1, 1:23 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXCharles17 min
Sep 1, 1:30 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXCarroll, Frederick, Washington27 hr
Sep 1, 1:31 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXCharles, Saint Mary's29 min
Sep 1, 1:46 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXAllegany, Garrett16 hr
Sep 1, 1:56 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXAnne Arundel, Prince George's34 min
Sep 1, 2:23 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXBaltimore15 min
Sep 1, 2:26 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatLWXCarroll, Frederick6 hr
Sep 1, 2:26 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXBaltimore, Harford14 min
Sep 1, 2:27 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedLWXAnne Arundel15 min
Sep 1, 2:48 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedLWXBaltimore, Harford27 min
Sep 1, 3:10 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXBaltimore16 min
Sep 1, 3:17 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXHarford28 min
Sep 1, 3:25 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatLWXCarroll, Frederick5 hr
Sep 1, 3:34 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatLWXCecil, Harford3 hr
Sep 1, 3:36 PM EDTWind AdvisoryLWXAllegany, Carroll, Frederick, Washington7 hr
Sep 1, 3:49 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXCecil, Harford26 min
Sep 1, 4:13 PM EDTRiver Flood WatchLWXCecil7 hr
Sep 1, 4:13 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningLWXAllegany7 hr
Sep 1, 4:14 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningLWXAllegany9 hr
Sep 1, 4:37 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXBaltimore, Carroll, Harford13 hr
Sep 1, 5:46 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXCecil29 min
Sep 1, 6:08 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXCecil, Harford17 hr
Sep 1, 6:12 PM EDTTornado WarningLWXCecil19 min
Sep 1, 7:03 PM EDTCoastal Flood WarningLWXAnne Arundel8 hr
Sep 1, 7:27 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXAllegany, Washington15 hr
Sep 1, 7:59 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningLWXCarroll, Frederick2 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.