Community Corner
Weather Warning: 'Take Cover Now'
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the area.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for northeastern Prince George’s County and central Anne Arundel County until 5:15 p.m. EDT.
At 4:34 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was near Bowie and was moving east at 30 mph.
Affected areas include:
Londontowne
Parole
Annapolis
Rhode River
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Severn River
South River
Mayo
Galesville
Take cover now. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building and avoid windows. If outdoors or in a mobile home or
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Drivers should not take shelter under highway overpasses. As a last
resort, either park and stay in your vehicle or abandon your
vehicle and lay flat in a low spot.
This tornado may be wrapped in rain and hard to see.
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