Maryland Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/22/2026 16:38

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 22 at 7:38PM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 738 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over University Of Maryland Center For Environmental Studies, or near Cambridge, moving east at 40 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 dangerous storm will be near... Cambridge around 745 PM EDT. Secretary around 750 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include East New Market, Linkwood, and Lloyds.
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.
Area Description: 
Dorchester, MD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA