Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 2:06PM EDT until July 9 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 206 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Point Of Rocks,
or 10 miles north of Leesburg, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 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...
Ballenger Creek, Brunswick, Point Of Rocks, Adamstown, Lovettsville,
Buckeystown, Dickerson, Doubs, Lucketts, Tuscarora, and Taylorstown.
Instruction:
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:
Frederick, MD; Montgomery, MD; Loudoun, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: