Tornado Warning Issued for Parts of Garrett County

Updated @ 2:47PM – To see current conditions, please visit: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=MDZ001

Tornado Watch remains in effect from August 7, 01:20 PM EDT until August 7, 09:00 PM EDT.

…A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EDT FOR NORTHWESTERN GARRETT COUNTY… At 135 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Terra Alta, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD…Tornado and ping pong 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… Oakland around 140 PM EDT. Accident around 200 PM EDT. Bittinger around 205 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Deep Creek Lake State Park, Hutton, Swallow Falls State Park, McComas Beach and McHenry. TORNADO…RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE…1.50 IN

Source: National Weather Service

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