Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 6 at 4:56PM EDT until June 6 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 455 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Greencastle to near Martinsburg to near
Greenwood, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to
fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage
homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed
trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured
light objects may become projectiles.
Locations impacted include...
Hagerstown, Martinsburg, Thurmont, Charles Town, Emmitsburg,
Shepherdstown, Municipal Stadium, Greenwood, Robinwood,
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Ranson, Boonsboro, Smithsburg, Inwood,
Paramount-Long Meadow, Wilson-Conococheague, Williamsport, Mount
Aetna, Mount Lena, and San Mar.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Frederick, MD; Washington, MD; Frederick, VA; Berkeley, WV; Hampshire, WV; Jefferson, WV; Morgan, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC