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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
748 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Prince Georges County in central Maryland...
  North central Charles County in southern Maryland...
  Southeastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia...

* Until 815 AM EDT.

* At 748 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles northwest of La Plata, moving north at 40 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...
  Fort Washington, Fort Hunt, Groveton, Fort Belvoir, and Hybla 
  Valley around 755 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bryans
Road, Mount Vernon, Hayfield, Potomac Heights, and Accokeek.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3855 7706 3856 7713 3877 7713 3876 7701
TIME...MOT...LOC 1148Z 188DEG 34KT 3859 7710 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

KR