Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 8:44PM EDT until August 20 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
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.
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:
Worcester, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov