Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 2:35PM EDT until May 20 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 11:35am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
SVRLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West central Frederick County in northwestern Virginia...
Southeastern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...
* Until 300 PM EDT.
* At 235 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles north of
Wardensville, or 15 miles southeast of Romney, moving east at 20
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...
Capon Bridge, Yellow Spring, High View, Timber Ridge, Rock Enon
Springs, and Lehew.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground lightning are
occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Frederick, VA; Hampshire, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: