Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 5:41PM EDT until August 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 540 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Crumpton, or 13 miles northeast of Centerville,
moving east at 30 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.
Locations impacted include...
Millington, Sudlersville, Massey, and Crumpton.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov