Severe Storm Threat Diminishes in Maryland After Tornado Watch Issued

In the event of a tornado watch, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If in any type of vehicle or outside, move to the closest substantial shelter. Warnings are issued by your local forecast office.

How strong was the tornado in Maryland?

A tornado hit Maryland and it was an EF1, which means that the maximum sustained wind was 90 miles per hour. It was only a mile long in its path and a foot wide. The difference in these highly wooded areas is that the trees are very old and they were snapped in half.

There are two types of alerts for severe weather. The first is a tornado watch where wind speeds of 58 mph or more could produce tornadoes. The second is a tornado warning that either has spotted funnel clouds or large hail.