Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 5:25PM EDT until July 9 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 525 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Aquia Creek,
moving east at 30 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...
Nanjemoy Creek, Port Tobacco River, Popes Creek, Newburg, Nanjemoy,
Welcome, Faulkner, Ironsides, and Bel Alton.
Instruction:
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:
Charles, MD; King George, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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