Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 5:19PM EDT until July 4 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of
Linton Hall, or 8 miles west of Dale City, moving northeast 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...
Dale City, Lake Ridge, Manassas, Manassas Park, Independent Hill,
Nokesville, and Aden.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is 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:
Prince William, VA; City of Manassas, VA; City of Manassas Park, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: