Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 5:50PM EDT until May 18 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 550 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winchester,
moving northeast at 25 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...
Winchester, Millwood Pike, Berryville, Stephens City, Middleway,
Brucetown, Greenwood, Gaylord, Clear Brook, Stephenson, Wadesville,
Summit Point, Albin, Stringtown, and Cedar Hill.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Clarke, VA; Frederick, VA; City of Winchester, VA; Berkeley, WV; Jefferson, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: