Tornado Watch — Worcester 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 2:58PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 605 UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 604. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MARYLAND THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MARYLAND DORCHESTER SOMERSET WICOMICO WORCESTER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMBRIDGE, CRISFIELD, OCEAN CITY, PRINCESS ANNE, AND SALISBURY.
Effective August 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Watch
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
Also In Effect For
This same Tornado Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Watch mean for Worcester 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Tornado Watch alerts for Worcester County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Tornado Watch is also in effect for Wicomico County, Somerset County, Dorchester County.