Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 6 at 5:33PM EDT until June 6 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 532 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ranson, or near
Shepherdstown, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 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...
Leesburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Ballenger Creek, Purcellville,
Brunswick, Ranson, Braddock Heights, Harpers Ferry, Point Of Rocks,
Corporation Of Ranson, Linganore-Bartonsville, Adamstown, Jefferson,
Lovettsville, Bolivar, Buckeystown, Shenandoah Junction, Hamilton,
and Rosemont.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Frederick, MD; Montgomery, MD; Washington, MD; Loudoun, VA; Jefferson, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC