Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 1:15PM EDT until May 27 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 114 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Potomac Creek,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 12:30 PM EDT, tree damage was reported
in southeastern Culpeper County near Lignum.
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...
Fredericksburg, Potomac Creek, Massaponax, Spotsylvania, Falmouth,
Stones Corner, Mine Run, Leeland, Parker, Locust Grove, Spring
Valley, Alsop, Gold Dale, Chancellorsville, Thornburg, White Oak,
Brookfield, and Cookstown.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Orange, VA; Spotsylvania, VA; Stafford, VA; City of Fredericksburg, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: