Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 2:05PM EDT until July 18 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 205 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles north of Winchester to near Berryville, 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...
Charles Town, Ranson, Berryville, Inwood, Kearneysville, Corporation
Of Ranson, Middleway, Brucetown, Winebrenners Cross, Gainesboro,
Cedar Grove, Gaylord, Vanville, Clear Brook, Ridgeway, Bunker Hill,
Stephenson, Wadesville, Cedar Hill, and Summit Point.
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:
Clarke, VA; Frederick, VA; Berkeley, WV; Jefferson, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: