An area of low pressure moving out of the Southeast began to explosively intensify as it moved over the mid-Atlantic. On the morning of February 7, the eastern mid-Atlantic was briefly within the warm sector of the deepening low. An environment of extreme wind fields was present, and temperatures and dew points rose enough for sufficient instability to develop to sustain convection. A line of low topped but intense convection developed, and despite producing little thunder and lightning it produced a long swath of wind damage over the mid-Atlantic, along with a few tornadoes between Virginia and Maryland.

Tornado in CECIL, MARYLAND
From 07-FEB-20 09:39:00 to 07-FEB-20 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOVETT ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado briefly touched down near the Elk Mills Quarry in
Cecil County, Maryland. The tornado uprooted and snapped numerous
softwood trees just east and north of the quarry near the
intersection of Elk Mills Road, Appleton Road, and Fletchwood Road.
A few hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted on nearby
residential properties. The tornado continued east along Fletchwood
Road passing over some industrial buildings toward the Pine Hill
Apartment complex. At the apartment complex, numerous pine trees
were uprooted or snapped. The tornado then dissipated as it
continued east away from the apartment complex. Thankfully, no
significant structural damage occurred and no injuries or fatalities
occurred as a result of this tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in CECIL, MARYLAND
From 07-FEB-20 09:23:00 to 07-FEB-20 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLYTHEDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wind blown debris in the road on I-95 north of exit 93. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, MARYLAND
From 07-FEB-20 09:24:00 to 07-FEB-20 09:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Reports of downed trees in the area of Rock Hall Ave. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 07-FEB-20 09:30:00 to 07-FEB-20 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant structural damage occurred to a barn. Photos confirm this and radar data suggests straight line winds likely became enhanced in this location. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 07-FEB-20 09:30:00 to 07-FEB-20 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGELY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A utility was downed on State Highway 480 at Sunset Blvd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CECIL, MARYLAND
From 07-FEB-20 09:40:00 to 07-FEB-20 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: COWENTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several reports were received of downed trees in the area. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 07-FEB-20 09:35:00 to 07-FEB-20 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMERICAN CORNERS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Straight line winds collapsed a block barn on Howard Rd north of Federalsburg. A swath of damage also occurred to multiple other nearby structures, with damage consistent with straight line winds of 70 to 80 mph. Time estimated from radar.