Tornado Warning In Eastern Frederick County

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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
924 PM EDT Mon Jul 22 2019

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Carroll County in north central Maryland...
  Northeastern Frederick County in north central Maryland...

* Until 945 PM EDT.

* At 923 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Taneytown, or 8 miles east of Thurmont, moving
  east at 35 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...
  Taneytown around 935 PM EDT.
  Westminster around 945 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rocky
Ridge, Linwood, Detour, Union Bridge, Uniontown, New Midway,
Ladiesburg, Keymar, Woodsboro and Keysville.

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.


By The National Weather Service, Sterling, Va.