Tornado Warning for Somerset, ME
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What is happening
At 338 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Norridgewock, or near Skowhegan, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to...
What the bulletin says to do
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 338 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Norridgewock, or near Skowhegan, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. 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 tornado will be near... Skowhegan, Madison, and Norridgewock around 345 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cornville, Athens, Canaan, and Hartland.
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Tornado Warning issued July 22 at 3:38PM EDT until July 22 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Official revision - Alert
Tornado Warning issued July 22 at 3:33PM EDT until July 22 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Gray ME. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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