Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 5:57AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 2:57am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 556 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Farmington to near
Kingwood to 7 miles northeast of Philippi to near Buckhannon.
Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Bayard, Bittinger, Loch Lynn Heights,
Friendsville, Deer Park, Accident, Redhouse, Hutton, Gorman, Keysers
Ridge, Mineral Spring, Crellin, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow
Falls State Park, McHenry, Selbysport, McComas Beach, and Wilson.
This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and
16.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: