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Home Tornado Warning 0046 Issued by the Baltimore / Washington Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-20 17:56:11
652
WFUS51 KLWX 202255
TORLWX
MDC037-202330-
/O.NEW.KLWX.TO.W.0046.260820T2255Z-260820T2330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
655 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central St. Marys County in southern Maryland...
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 655 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over White Point Beach, moving east at 30 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Lexington Park, Leonardtown, White Point Beach, and California
around 700 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Redgate and Callaway.
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 3826 7642 3821 7662 3821 7669 3825 7671
3834 7651
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 254DEG 27KT 3825 7665
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KR
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-20 18:01:58
940
WWUS51 KLWX 202301
SVSLWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
701 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
MDC037-202330-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260820T2330Z/
St. Marys MD-
701 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
ST. MARYS COUNTY...
At 701 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over White Point Beach, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Lexington Park and California around 705 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Redgate and Callaway.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3826 7642 3821 7662 3821 7665 3828 7661
3833 7650
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 267DEG 29KT 3824 7658
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KR
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-20 18:06:28
026
WWUS51 KLWX 202306
SVSLWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
706 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
MDC037-202330-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260820T2330Z/
St. Marys MD-
706 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL ST. MARYS COUNTY...
At 706 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near California, or near Lexington Park, moving east at
40 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Lexington Park and California around 710 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Callaway.
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 3822 7658 3825 7657 3830 7651 3831 7648
3826 7642
TIME...MOT...LOC 2306Z 264DEG 33KT 3824 7653
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KR
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-20 18:09:58
086
WWUS51 KLWX 202309
SVSLWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
709 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
MDC037-202330-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260820T2330Z/
St. Marys MD-
709 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL ST. MARYS COUNTY...
At 709 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lexington Park, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Lexington Park and California around 715 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Callaway.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3825 7654 3831 7648 3826 7642 3823 7654
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 254DEG 27KT 3825 7650
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KR
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-20 18:15:28
419
WWUS51 KLWX 202315
SVSLWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
715 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
MDC037-202330-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260820T2330Z/
St. Marys MD-
715 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN ST. MARYS COUNTY...
At 715 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lexington Park, moving east 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern St. Marys County.
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 3825 7650 3828 7644 3826 7642 3824 7650
TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 262DEG 29KT 3825 7643
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
KR
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-20 18:17:58 467 WWUS51 KLWX 202317 SVSLWX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 717 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026 MDC037-202326- /O.CAN.KLWX.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-260820T2330Z/ St. Marys MD- 717 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ST. MARYS COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southern Maryland. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service Sterling Virginia. && LAT...LON 3825 7650 3828 7644 3826 7642 3824 7650 TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 254DEG 27KT 3825 7641 $$ KR |
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