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Allegany County Government
Friday May 20th, 2022 :: 12:41 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 01:15PM

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Washington County in north central Maryland... East central Allegany County in western Maryland... Northwestern Morgan County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...

* Until 115 PM EDT.

* At 1240 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Barnes Gap, or 9 miles west of Hancock, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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... Hancock around 1255 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Little Orleans, Lineburg and Green Ridge.

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

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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