Skip to content Note: The Tornado Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the expiration is below.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 6 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: central Prince George’s.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
- Tornado Warning for…
Central Prince Georges County in central Maryland… - Until 600 PM EST.
- At 550 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Oxon Hill, or over National Harbor, moving northeast 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…
Forestville, Coral Hills, Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Oxon Hill, Walker Mill, Temple Hills, and Marlow Heights around 555 PM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Morningside, District Heights, Suitland-Silver Hill, Forest Heights, and Capitol Heights.
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.
The tornado warning in the Washington, DC region is updated for Tuesday, December 31, 2024.