Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 5:22PM EDT until July 4 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 521 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of
Stephens City, or 7 miles west of Winchester, moving east at 30 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...
Frederick, Winchester, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Millwood Pike,
Ballenger Creek, Purcellville, Brunswick, Ranson, Berryville, Inwood,
Braddock Heights, Harpers Ferry, Corporation Of Ranson,
Kearneysville, Clover Hill, Point Of Rocks, Jefferson, Lovettsville,
and Bolivar.
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; Washington, MD; Clarke, VA; Frederick, VA; Loudoun, VA; City of Winchester, VA; Berkeley, WV; Hampshire, WV; Hardy, WV; Jefferson, WV; Morgan, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: