Tornado Warning Issued In Anne Arundel, Prince George's: NWS

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties on Thursday afternoon. Meteorologists posted the bulletin at 3:33 p.m., and it is set to expire at 4 p.m.

Weather officials said they spotted a storm on the radar near Londontowne and Bowie that could produce a twister. It is moving east at 50 mph. The storm could also bring hail the size of a quarter.

The storm will be near these areas:

• Shady Side
• Rhode River
• Londontowne
• Annapolis
• Mayo
• Naval Academy
• Severn River
• South River
• Parole

These areas could also be affected:

• Harwood
• Hillsmere Shores
• Riva
• West River
• Edgewater
• Prince George's Stadium
• Davidsonville
• Highland Beach
• Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
• Eastport

"TAKE COVER NOW!" the National Weather Service said. "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."

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