Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 2:12PM EDT until July 18 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:12am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
SVRLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Washington County in north central Maryland...
Southwestern Frederick County in north central Maryland...
Northwestern Loudoun County in northern Virginia...
East central Clarke County in northwestern Virginia...
Southeastern Jefferson County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...
* Until 245 PM EDT.
* At 212 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Charles Town,
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...
Charles Town, Purcellville, Brunswick, Ranson, Berryville, Harpers
Ferry, Corporation Of Ranson, Lovettsville, Bolivar, Rosemont,
Brownsville, Hillsboro, Waterford, Neersville, Halltown, Knoxville,
Wickliffe, Pleasantville, Millville, and Taylorstown.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are 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:
Frederick, MD; Washington, MD; Clarke, VA; Loudoun, VA; Jefferson, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: