Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 6:15PM EDT until July 4 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
SVRLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Washington County in north central Maryland...
Northwestern Carroll County in north central Maryland...
Northwestern Frederick County in north central Maryland...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 614 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Clover Hill,
or near Thurmont, moving northeast at 20 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY MARYLAND
AND NORTHERN FREDERICK COUNTY MARYLAND.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable damage to trees and power lines. Your
life is at significant risk if outdoors. In addition to
some trees falling into homes, wind damage is possible to
roofs, sheds, open garages, and mobile homes.
* Locations impacted include...
Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Walkersville, Boonsboro, Smithsburg, Mount
Aetna, Mount Lena, San Mar, Wolfsville, Myersville, Cavetown,
Sabillasville, Fort Ritchie, Ringgold, Harney, Utica, Pleasant
Walk, Rocky Ridge, Highfield, and Graceham.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. This storm has the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing
widespread wind damage across eastern Washington County Maryland and
northern Frederick County Maryland. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows!
Large hail, damaging wind, 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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Carroll, MD; Frederick, MD; Washington, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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