Maryland Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/09/2026 15:13

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 9 at 6:13PM EDT until July 9 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
TORLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Western St. Marys County in southern Maryland... South central Charles County in southern Maryland... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 613 PM EDT, a confirmed waterspout was located just offshore near Wicomico River, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed waterspout moving onshore. 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 tornado will remain over mainly rural areas of western St. Marys and south central Charles Counties, including the following locations... Rock Point, Issue, and Cobb Island.
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: 
Charles, MD; St. Marys, MD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC