Alert archive / Maryland / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 67, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 3:53 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Cordova, MD | Tree down on Chapel Road. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 18, 3:58 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Queen Anne, MD | Multiple trees down on RT 404 in Queen Anne. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 18, 4:00 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Tuckahoe State Park, MD | Multiple trees and limbs down along Crouse Mill Road. Some trees uprooted or snapped. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 18, 4:04 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Ridgely, MD | Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 18, 4:04 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Ridgely, MD | Tree into a house. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 18, 4:05 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 51 | Ridgely, MD | Ridgely Mesonet. |
| Jun 18, 4:09 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Denton, MD | Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 18, 4:10 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Greensboro, MD | Multiple 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 12:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 6 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.
- 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
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
$$
AKL5 follow-up statements
240
WWUS51 KPHI 181953
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
353 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
MDC029-182002-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Kent MD-
353 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN KENT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
central Delaware...and eastern and northeastern Maryland.
LAT...LON 3895 7613 3904 7612 3905 7574 3877 7574
3884 7620 3891 7620
TIME...MOT...LOC 1952Z 271DEG 24KT 3895 7601
$$
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
$$
AKL168
WWUS51 KPHI 182000
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
400 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
MDC011-035-041-182030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Talbot MD-Queen Anne's MD-Caroline MD-
400 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN TALBOT...SOUTHEASTERN QUEEN ANNE'S AND CENTRAL
CAROLINE COUNTIES...
At 400 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Jumptown, or 10
miles southeast of Centerville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Denton, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely, Goldsboro, Queen Anne, Starr,
Skipton, Jumptown, Matthews, Griffin, Cordova, Hope, and Hillsboro.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3905 7574 3877 7574 3882 7610 3904 7605
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 270DEG 29KT 3896 7590
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
AKL441
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
$$
MDC011-182030-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Caroline MD-
410 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL CAROLINE COUNTY...
At 408 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Greensboro, or
14 miles southeast of Centerville, moving east at 30 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR RIDGELY, GREENSBORO, AND DENTON.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Denton, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely, Queen Anne, Jumptown, and
Hillsboro.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3893 7595 3897 7593 3898 7594 3899 7592
3903 7574 3881 7574 3888 7595 3889 7594
3892 7595
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 272DEG 28KT 3896 7582
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH
$$
AKL645
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
$$
AKL088
WWUS51 KPHI 182028
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
428 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
MDC011-182037-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SV.W.0067.000000T0000Z-250618T2030Z/
Caroline MD-
428 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL CAROLINE COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 430 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
eastern and northeastern Maryland.
LAT...LON 3893 7595 3897 7593 3898 7594 3899 7592
3903 7574 3881 7574 3888 7595 3889 7594
3892 7595
TIME...MOT...LOC 2027Z 272DEG 28KT 3893 7569
$$
AKLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 3:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Kent, Queen Anne's | 45 min |
| Jun 18, 4:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline | 47 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.