Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 11:17PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 8:17pm
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Berkeley Springs, or 7 miles south of Hancock, moving southeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs, Berkeley, Falling Waters, Great
Cacapon, Hedgesville, Johnsons Mill, Tomahawk, Johnsontown, Valley
View, Spohrs Crossroads, Spruce Pine Hollow, Stotlers Crossroads,
Highland Ridge, Arden, Smith Crossroads, Jones Springs, Berryville,
New Hope, and Shady Grove.
This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 76 and
77.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Washington; Morgan; Berkeley
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: