Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 2:57PM EDT until July 18 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 257 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Taneytown, or 8
miles southeast of Emmitsburg, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
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...
Taneytown, Keysville, and Harney.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for north central
Maryland.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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