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Tornado Warning for Worcester, MD

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Worcester
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What is happening

At 844 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Cape Isle Of Wight, or over Ocean City, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or...

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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Bulletin details

At 844 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Cape Isle Of Wight, or over Ocean City, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Worcester County, including the following locations... West Ocean City and Ocean City Municipality.

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Official revisions

4 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 8:44PM EDT until August 20 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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  2. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 8:39PM EDT until August 20 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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  3. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 8:33PM EDT until August 20 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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  4. Alert

    Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 8:23PM EDT until August 20 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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