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A Tornado Warning is in effect to 9:15 am Friday, August 9, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: north central Carroll.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
North central Carroll County in north central Maryland…
* Until 915 AM EDT.
* At 857 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Westminster, moving north 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Carroll County, including the following locations…
Wagners Mill.
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.