Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 5:17PM EDT until May 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 516 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of
Stephens City, or 7 miles west of Winchester, moving northeast at 30
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...
Winchester, Millwood Pike, Stephens City, Star Tannery, Greenwood,
High View Manor, Gainesboro, Wilde Acres, Cedar Grove, Rock Enon
Springs, Albin, Gore, and Lehew.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Clarke, VA; Frederick, VA; Shenandoah, VA; City of Winchester, VA; Hampshire, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: