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2 tornadoes touched down in Anne Arundel County during Tuesday’s storms
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Key Points:
- Two tornadoes struck Anne Arundel County, Maryland, on Tuesday evening, including an EF-1 tornado in Lake Shore with peak winds of 100 mph, lasting about two minutes and covering three-quarters of a mile.
- A second tornado touched down briefly along Lake Drive in the Arnold/Cape Saint Claire area, lasting about one minute, according to National Weather Service officials.
- Meteorologists had anticipated severe weather and issued watches and warnings in advance, which helped residents seek shelter and avoid casualties.
- Additional tornadoes were reported on the Eastern Shore, and damage assessments are still underway following widespread storm impacts, including downed trees, power lines, hail, and flooding in the region.
- The storms caused notable damage across the D.C. area, such as a collapsed gas station canopy and numerous reports of severe weather effects in Montgomery County, Northwest D.C., and surrounding areas.
