Tornado Watch — Caroline County, Maryland
Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop in and near the watch area. Stay alert and be ready to take shelter.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued August 20 at 6:18PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
TORNADO WATCH 605 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL DELAWARE KENT IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN SOUTHERN DELAWARE SUSSEX IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CAROLINE KENT QUEEN ANNE'S TALBOT IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC BURLINGTON CAMDEN CAPE MAY CUMBERLAND GLOUCESTER SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA BUCKS CHESTER DELAWARE MONTGOMERY PHILADELPHIA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATLANTIC CITY, CAMDEN, CENTREVILLE, CHERRY HILL, CHESTERTOWN, DENTON, DEPTFORD, DOVER, DOYLESTOWN, EASTON, GEORGETOWN, GLASSBORO, HAMMONTON, MEDIA, MILLVILLE, MOORESTOWN, MOUNT HOLLY, NORRISTOWN, OCEAN CITY, PENNSVILLE, PHILADELPHIA, WEST CHESTER, AND WILMINGTON.
Effective August 20, 2026 at 6:18 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Watch
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
Also In Effect For
This same Tornado Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Watch mean for Caroline County, Maryland?
Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop in and near the watch area. Stay alert and be ready to take shelter.
Is this Tornado Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Tornado Watch alerts for Caroline County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Tornado Watch is also in effect for Burlington County, Kent County, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Salem County, Chester County, Delaware County, Atlantic County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Philadelphia County, Gloucester County.