Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 2:54PM EDT until August 20 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 254 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Langford, or 9 miles north of Centerville, moving
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Chestertown, Church Hill, Starkey Corner, Morgnec, Old Town,
Langford, and Kingstown.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov