Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 2:33PM EDT until July 18 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:33am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
TORLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
North central Montgomery County in central Maryland...
Southeastern Frederick County in north central Maryland...
* Until 300 PM EDT.
* At 233 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Ballenger Creek, or near Harry Grove Stadium,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Damascus and Green Valley around 240 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Park
Mills, Monrovia, Buckeystown, and Clarksburg.
Instruction:
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:00 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:00 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Frederick, MD; Montgomery, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: