Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 3:03PM EDT until July 4 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
SVRLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Pendleton County in eastern West Virginia...
* Until 330 PM EDT.
* At 303 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Upper Tract,
or 8 miles north of Franklin, and is nearly stationary.
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...
Franklin, Upper Tract, Circleville, Seneca Rocks, Ruddle, Onego,
Brushy Run, Cherry Grove, Riverton, and Deer Run.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. 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.
Area Description:
Pendleton, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: