Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 6 at 5:54PM EDT until July 6 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 554 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Accident, or 7
miles west of Bittinger, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported some tree damage in the
Friendsville area.
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...
Bittinger, Grantsville, Friendsville, Accident, Deep Creek Lake State
Park, McHenry, Selbysport, Big Run State Park, Jennings, and Keysers
Ridge.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Garrett, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: