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WWUS51 KLWX 020119SVSLWXSevere Weather StatementNational Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC919 PM EDT Thu Jul 1 2021DCC001-MDC033-020130-/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210702T0130Z/District of Columbia DC-Prince Georges MD-919 PM EDT Thu Jul 1 2021...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT FOR THESOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND NORTHWESTERN PRINCE GEORGESCOUNTIES...At 918 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornadowas located near Fedex Field, moving east at 30 mph.HAZARD...Tornado.SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flyingdebris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobilehomes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of thesoutheastern District of Columbia and northwestern Prince GeorgesCounties, including the following locations... Capitol Heights,Fairmount Heights and District Heights.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowestfloor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or ina vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protectyourself from flying debris.&&LAT...LON 3886 7689 3887 7694 3890 7693 3890 7687TIME...MOT...LOC 0118Z 286DEG 28KT 3888 7687TORNADO...RADAR INDICATEDHAIL...0.00IN$$Manning