Strong low pressure moved from the deep south to the Great Lakes, dragging a cold front through the Mid-Atlantic. Strong veering winds as a warm front lifted north ahead of the cold front led to increased sheer across the area. This combined with marginal instability led to multiple rounds of thunderstorms, with embedded severe with strong winds and small hail and multiple tornadic cells.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 18:22:00 to 24-FEB-16 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACCOKEEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 18:42:00 to 24-FEB-16 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPARROWS PT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was reported down across Calhoun St in West Baltimore.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 18:56:00 to 24-FEB-16 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVENUE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A very large tree was reported down across the intersection of Hatchet Thicket Rd and Olen Mattingly Rd. The tree was too large to be removed by chain saws.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 19:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTERVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were reported down across the intersection of New Market Turner Rd and Flora Corner Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 19:13:00 to 24-FEB-16 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were reported down near the intersection of Indian Bridge Rd and Willis Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 19:15:00 to 24-FEB-16 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and wires were reported down in the vicinity of Cecil's Country Store on Indian Bridge Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 19:16:00 to 24-FEB-16 19:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LNRDTWN ST MARYS ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree was reported down blocking Wildewood Parkway at Wildewood Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 19:39:00 to 24-FEB-16 19:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: LNRDTWN ST MARYS ARP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees down at 235 Mervell Dean Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 20:27:00 to 24-FEB-16 20:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUDDS CREEK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were reported down in Lexington Park and Leonardtown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 17:49:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEELSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 18:39:00 to 24-FEB-16 18:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUXTON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 17:45:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEELSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 17:49:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOX CHAPEL
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Tornado in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 19:12:00 to 24-FEB-16 19:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE PT BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington Weather Forecast
Office has confirmed a tornado struck the St. Mary���s County
shoreline just south of Beauvue on Tuesday, February 24, 2016.
A National Weather Service ground survey along with radar
analysis concluded the Tappahannock, Virginia tornado, which
created a 30 mile path of damage across the middle peninsula and
northern neck of Virginia crossed the Potomac and traveled a
mile into St. Mary���s County, Maryland before dissipating. The
tornado was small in Maryland. Most of its 6.5 mile path in
Maryland was over the Potomac River. However once it moved
ashore, it produced damage along a 1.1 mile path that was
oriented southwest to northeast across Hampton Road. The National
Weather Service has classified this tornado as an EF-0. Peak winds
were estimated at 65 mph.
The tornado���s path width was approximately 75 yards. The damage path
consisted of two large trees uprooted on private property in the
20500 block of Hampton Road, two cedar trees sheared in half along
Hampton road and a tree down in the 20700 block of Hampton Road.
The damage coincided with a tornadic signature on NWS and FAA
Doppler Radars. Areas farther north, just east of Leonardtown
were inspected but no additional tornadic damage was found.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 17:48:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large trees were reported down on homes and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 17:49:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous white pine trees were snapped about 10 feet above the ground in a similar direction near Cedar Grove Elementary.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 17:50:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were toppled in the Preakness Drive area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple large trees uprooted and blown onto power lines, resulting in toppled power lines, all which resulted in blockage of the entire roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 18:06:00 to 24-FEB-16 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large cedar tree about two feet in diameter, was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 20:22:00 to 24-FEB-16 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREAT MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 16:10:00 to 24-FEB-16 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARRAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were reported down at Hardesty Rd and Hardesty Court.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 24-FEB-16 17:42:00 to 24-FEB-16 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous wires were reported down at Route 27 at Davils Mill Rd.