From the National Weather Service:
At 12:22 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Montclair, or 8 miles southwest of Dale City, moving northeast 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…
Montclair, Triangle and Dumfries around 1235 PM EDT.
Dale City around 1240 PM EDT.
Lake Ridge around 1245 PM EDT.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cherry
Hill and Independent Hill.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.
Tornado Warning including Dale City VA, Montclair VA, Cherry Hill VA until 12:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/p6LAWzTa4T
— National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) April 13, 2020
A Tornado Watch is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening.
A High Wind Warning is in effect today for for Calvert, St
Mary`s, Charles, Anne Arundel and Prince George`s Counties. For
the rest of the area, a Wind Advisory is in effect.A Storm Warning is in effect for the mid Chesapeake Bay and lower
and mid tidal Potomac today. A Gale Warning is in effect for the
northern Chesapeake Bay and upper Tidal Potomac River.
