Note: The Tornado Warnings have expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuances before the expiration are below.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 6:30 pm Friday, May 16, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: south central Rockingham, northwestern Albemarle, east central Augusta.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Tornado Warning for…
East central Baltimore City in northern Maryland…
Southeastern Baltimore County in northern Maryland…
Until 630 PM EDT.
At 559 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Dundalk, or near Sparrows Point, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
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…
Dundalk, North Point State Park, Back River, Millers Island, and Essex around 605 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Edgemere and Eastpoint.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 6:15 pm Friday, May 16, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: central Baltimore City, south central Baltimore.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Tornado Warning for…
Central Baltimore City in northern Maryland…
South central Baltimore County in northern Maryland…
Until 615 PM EDT.
At 547 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Arbutus, or near Baltimore, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
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…
Baltimore around 555 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lansdowne.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
The tornado warning in the Washington, DC region is updated for Friday, May 16, 2025.