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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 67, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

June 18, 20254 counties in Maryland

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 18, 2025, 3:39 PM EDT for 4 counties in Maryland. It was in force for 51 min. 8 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
Jun 18, 2025, 3:39 PM EDT (19:39 UTC)
Expired
Jun 18, 2025, 4:30 PM EDT
In force
51 min
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Caroline County, MD, Kent County, MD, Queen Anne's County, MD, Talbot County, MD

The radar

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:40 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
Jun 18, 3:53 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGCordova, MDTree down on Chapel Road. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 18, 3:58 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGQueen Anne, MDMultiple trees down on RT 404 in Queen Anne. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 18, 4:00 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGTuckahoe State Park, MDMultiple trees and limbs down along Crouse Mill Road. Some trees uprooted or snapped. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 18, 4:04 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGRidgely, MDMultiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 18, 4:04 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGRidgely, MDTree into a house. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 18, 4:05 PM EDTTSTM WND GST 51Ridgely, MDRidgely Mesonet.
Jun 18, 4:09 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGDenton, MDMultiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 18, 4:10 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGGreensboro, MDMultiple trees down. 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 18, 12:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 108 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 2025-06-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1415 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 2025-06-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 13 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
1415 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-23 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
521 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
13 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

285 
WUUS51 KPHI 181939
SVRPHI
MDC011-029-035-041-182030-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0067.250618T1939Z-250618T2030Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
339 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northeastern Talbot County in eastern Maryland...
  Southern Queen Anne's County in northeastern Maryland...
  Central Caroline County in eastern Maryland...
  Southwestern Kent County in northeastern Maryland...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 339 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wye Mills, or
  8 miles southwest of Centerville, moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is 
           possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Centerville, Denton, Centreville, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely,
  Goldsboro, Queen Anne, Grasonville, Starr, Skipton, Jumptown,
  Matthews, Overton, Wye Mills, Griffin, Cordova, Hope, Queenstown,
  and Hillsboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3900 7617 3902 7623 3904 7624 3905 7574
      3877 7574 3884 7620 3890 7620 3891 7624
      3891 7620 3895 7622 3895 7623 3892 7626
      3895 7624 3897 7624
TIME...MOT...LOC 1939Z 272DEG 28KT 3894 7614 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

AKL
5 follow-up statements
240 
WWUS51 KPHI 181953
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
353 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

MDC029-182002-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Kent MD-
353 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN KENT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
central Delaware...and eastern and northeastern Maryland.

LAT...LON 3895 7613 3904 7612 3905 7574 3877 7574
      3884 7620 3891 7620
TIME...MOT...LOC 1952Z 271DEG 24KT 3895 7601 

$$

MDC011-035-041-182030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Talbot MD-Queen Anne's MD-Caroline MD-
353 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN TALBOT...SOUTHEASTERN QUEEN ANNE'S AND CENTRAL
CAROLINE COUNTIES...

At 352 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Starr, or near
Centerville, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Centerville, Denton, Centreville, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely,
Goldsboro, Queen Anne, Starr, Skipton, Jumptown, Matthews, Wye Mills,
Griffin, Cordova, Hope, and Hillsboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3895 7613 3904 7612 3905 7574 3877 7574
      3884 7620 3891 7620
TIME...MOT...LOC 1952Z 271DEG 24KT 3895 7601 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

AKL
168 
WWUS51 KPHI 182000
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
400 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

MDC011-035-041-182030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Talbot MD-Queen Anne's MD-Caroline MD-
400 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN TALBOT...SOUTHEASTERN QUEEN ANNE'S AND CENTRAL
CAROLINE COUNTIES...

At 400 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jumptown, or 10
miles southeast of Centerville, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile 
         homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Denton, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely, Goldsboro, Queen Anne, Starr,
Skipton, Jumptown, Matthews, Griffin, Cordova, Hope, and Hillsboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3905 7574 3877 7574 3882 7610 3904 7605
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 270DEG 29KT 3896 7590 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

AKL
441 
WWUS51 KPHI 182010
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
410 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

MDC035-041-182018-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Talbot MD-Queen Anne's MD-
410 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TALBOT AND
SOUTHEASTERN QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
eastern and northeastern Maryland.

LAT...LON 3893 7595 3897 7593 3898 7594 3899 7592
      3903 7574 3881 7574 3888 7595 3889 7594
      3892 7595
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 272DEG 28KT 3896 7582 

$$

MDC011-182030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Caroline MD-
410 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL CAROLINE COUNTY...

At 408 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Greensboro, or
14 miles southeast of Centerville, moving east at 30 mph.

THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR RIDGELY, GREENSBORO, AND DENTON.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

Locations impacted include...
Denton, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely, Queen Anne, Jumptown, and
Hillsboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3893 7595 3897 7593 3898 7594 3899 7592
      3903 7574 3881 7574 3888 7595 3889 7594
      3892 7595
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 272DEG 28KT 3896 7582 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

$$

AKL
645 
WWUS51 KPHI 182020
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
420 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

MDC011-182030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Caroline MD-
420 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL CAROLINE COUNTY...

At 420 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Andrewsville,
or 19 miles southwest of Dover, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile 
         homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Denton, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely, Queen Anne, Jumptown, and
Hillsboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3893 7595 3897 7593 3898 7594 3899 7592
      3903 7574 3881 7574 3888 7595 3889 7594
      3892 7595
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 272DEG 28KT 3893 7571 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

AKL
088 
WWUS51 KPHI 182028
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
428 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

MDC011-182037-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Caroline MD-
428 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL CAROLINE COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 430 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
eastern and northeastern Maryland.

LAT...LON 3893 7595 3897 7593 3898 7594 3899 7592
      3903 7574 3881 7574 3888 7595 3889 7594
      3892 7595
TIME...MOT...LOC 2027Z 272DEG 28KT 3893 7569 

$$

AKL

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 18, 3:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIKent, Queen Anne's45 min
Jun 18, 4:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPHICaroline47 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.