Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 12:46PM EDT until May 27 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 9:46am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1246 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest
of Fredericksburg, moving east at 30 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...
Stafford, Fredericksburg, Potomac Creek, Aquia Creek, Massaponax,
Spotsylvania, Falmouth, Stones Corner, Mine Run, Everona,
Verdiersville, Locust Grove, Flat Run, Ramoth, Thornburg, Dunavant,
White Oak, Lake Of The Woods, Cookstown, and Goldvein.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Culpeper, VA; Fauquier, VA; Orange, VA; Spotsylvania, VA; Stafford, VA; City of Fredericksburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: