Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 13 at 8:16PM EDT until May 13 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 815 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Staunton,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
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...
Staunton, Fishersville, Verona, Christian, Swoope, and Trimbles Mill.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Augusta, VA; City of Staunton, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: