Maryland Weather: Tornado Warning Issued For Baltimore County

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A tornado informing has been issued for Baltimore County until 9:30 p.m.

Tornado Warning for Baltimore County successful MD until 9:30pm. #WJZ #mdwx

— Tim Williams WJZ (@TimWilliamsWJZ) August 19, 2021

Storms are moving northeast astatine 35 mph and are susceptible of producing 60 mph upwind gusts and quarter-sized hail.

8:58P: A Tornado Warning is successful effect for Northern Baltimore County. Seek structure now!

A tornado is anticipated to beryllium connected the ground. It is hard to spot astatine night. Do not effort to look for tornado. Seek structure wrong a sturdy gathering distant from windows.https://t.co/jV9KzpEqnF

— Baltimore County Emergency Management (@BaltCoEmergency) August 19, 2021

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Emergency services said the dense rainfall is remnants of tropical tempest Fred.

Remnants of TS Fred volition bring dense rains, beardown storms and possibly adjacent tornadoes successful Maryland today, particularly westbound of the Chesapeake. Follow section forecasts, support devices charged, cheque connected household and friends and NEVER thrust trough imaginable flood waters. pic.twitter.com/sF2Pl1Dv9t

— Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MDMEMA) (@MDMEMA) August 18, 2021

Baltimore County Emergency Services shared these tips for staying harmless during a tornado watch:

1). Have a mode to get tornado warnings

2). Find your tornado harmless spot to structure successful home/work

3). Be mindful of flash flooding risk

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