Tornado Warning 45, NWS Baltimore/Washington

Issued

Sep 1, 2021, 2:48 PM EDT (18:48 UTC)

Expired

Sep 1, 2021, 3:15 PM EDT

In force

27 min

Issued by

NWS Baltimore/Washington

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Observed

Hail

0.0 in

Counties Baltimore County, MD, Harford County, MD

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241 
WFUS51 KLWX 011848
TORLWX
MDC005-025-011915-
/O.NEW.KLWX.TO.W.0045.210901T1848Z-210901T1915Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Harford County in northern Maryland...
  Southeastern Baltimore County in northern Maryland...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 246 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over North Point 
  State Park, near Fort Howard and the mouth of the Patapsco River, 
  moving northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Emergency Management confirmed tornado in Anne Arundel 
           County.

  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...
  Middle River, North Point State Park, Back River, Millers Island,
  Dundalk, Essex, Bowleys Quarters, Edgewood, Joppatowne, Edgemere,
  Fort Howard, Magnolia, Chase, Bradshaw, Martin State Airport and
  Gunpowder.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, this storm has a history of tornadic damage. 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 3939 7623 3931 7629 3931 7630 3933 7631
      3919 7643 3918 7644 3919 7648 3944 7639
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 203DEG 32KT 3920 7642 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

LEE

842 
WWUS51 KLWX 011859
SVSLWX

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

MDC005-025-011915-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-210901T1915Z/
Harford MD-Baltimore MD-
259 PM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL HARFORD AND SOUTHEASTERN BALTIMORE COUNTIES...
    
At 258 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bowleys Quarters 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...
Middle River, Essex, Bowleys Quarters, Edgewood, Joppatowne and
Chase.

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 3939 7623 3931 7629 3933 7631 3932 7632
      3925 7638 3928 7643 3940 7638
TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 203DEG 32KT 3931 7636 

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

$$

LEE

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