Maryland Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 08:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 11:41AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 8:41am
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 9:45am
Description: 
At 1139 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorms were located around 8 miles west of Friendsville, or 11 miles north of Terra Alta, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gust 30 to 40 mph and lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bittinger, Grantsville, Friendsville, Accident, Merrill, Jennings, Keysers Ridge, Mineral Spring, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, McHenry, Selbysport, Big Run State Park, New Germany, Piney Grove, and McComas Beach. This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 30. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC