The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Washington County in north central Maryland...
Northwestern Frederick County in north central Maryland...
* Until 1115 PM EDT.
* At 1034 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Big Cove
Tannery, or 11 miles northeast of Hancock, moving southeast at 45
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...
Frederick, Hagerstown, Thurmont, Municipal Stadium, Robinwood,
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Boonsboro, Smithsburg, Braddock
Heights, Paramount-Long Meadow, Wilson-Conococheague, Williamsport,
Mount Aetna, Mount Lena, San Mar, Clover Hill, Long Meadow,
Wolfsville, Saint James and Halfway.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
By The National Weather Service