Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 2:29PM EDT until July 18 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 229 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Inwood to near Charles Town, moving east at 30
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, Inwood, Kearneysville, Corporation Of Ranson,
Middleway, Winebrenners Cross, Vanville, Ridgeway, Bunker Hill, Cedar
Hill, Summit Point, Martinsburg Airport, and Rippon.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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 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: