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Allegany County Government
Wednesday August 18th, 2021 :: 03:13 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 03:45PM

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Washington County in north central Maryland... Eastern Allegany County in western Maryland...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 312 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Barnes Gap, or 10 miles west of Hancock, moving northeast at 25 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 northwestern Washington and eastern Allegany Counties, including the following locations... Bellegrove and Forest Park.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALLEGANY, MD ... WASHINGTON, MD

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Allegany County Government
701 Kelly Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-777-2526

Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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