Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 8:43PM EDT until July 5 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 842 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Star Tannery to near Woodstock, moving northeast
at 15 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...
Winchester, Front Royal, Strasburg, Millwood Pike, Stephens City,
Middletown, Toms Brook, Fort Valley, Seven Fountains, High View
Manor, Dilbeck, Reliance, Karo, Saint Davids Church, Bentonville,
Fishers Hill, Albin, Clary, and Buckton.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Frederick, VA; Page, VA; Shenandoah, VA; Warren, VA; City of Winchester, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: