Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 6:31PM EDT until July 4 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 631 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wicomico River,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
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...
Waldorf, Popes Creek, Wicomico River, Golden Beach, Wicomico,
Hughesville, Mechanicsville, Charlotte Hall, Cobb Island, Bryantown,
Rock Point, Bushwood, Clements, Issue, Tompkinsville, Chaptico, Swan
Point, Loveville, Morganza, and Dentsville.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is 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:
Charles, MD; St. Marys, MD; King George, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: