Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 4:06PM EDT until July 17 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 406 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Massanutten, or
8 miles east of Harrisonburg, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
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...
Massanutten and Elkton.
Instruction:
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:
Rockingham, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: