Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 5:14PM EDT until July 4 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
SVRLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Augusta County in western Virginia...
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 513 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northwest
of Staunton, moving northeast at 25 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR WESTERN AUGUSTA COUNTY.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable damage to trees and power lines. Your
life is at significant risk if outdoors. In addition to
some trees falling into homes, wind damage is possible to
roofs, sheds, open garages, and mobile homes.
* Locations impacted include...
Churchville, West Augusta, Buffalo Gap, Trimbles Mill, Mount Solon,
Christian, Swoope, Moscow, and Sangerville.
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread
wind damage across western Augusta County Virginia. SEEK SHELTER NOW
inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. This storm has the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
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:
Augusta, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: