High North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 8:44PM EDT until August 20 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

At 844 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cape Isle Of Wight, or over Ocean City, moving east
at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Worcester County, including the following locations...
West Ocean City and Ocean City Municipality.

Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
191st Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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