Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 5:13PM EDT until July 9 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 513 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Aquia Creek,
moving east at 25 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...
Stafford, Aquia Creek, Brooke, Ramoth, Widewater, Aquia,
Garrisonville, and Arkendale.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
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:
Stafford, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: