Tornado Watch Issued For Cecil County

CECIL COUNTY, MD — Cecil County is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. It is the only Maryland county included in the watch, which was issued after 1 p.m.

A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado. Those in Cecil County should be prepared and remain aware that a tornado is possible during the watch period.

The Unified Middle School Track Meet that was planned at North East High School Wednesday afternoon has been canceled due to the forecast, according to Cecil County Public Schools.

During a tornado watch, people who see dark rotating clouds should seek shelter immediately.

In the event of a tornado, the safest places are in the basement or lowest floor of a solid structure, away from windows.

Cecil County was also under a tornado watch on Tuesday, May 28.

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This is the Perryville forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly from 5 to 11 p.m. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning. High near 87 and low around 68. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82 and low around 64. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77 and low of 60. North wind around 8 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76 and a low of 63.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75 and low of 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Patch editor Justin Heinze contributed to this report.