In affect until 3:30 PM.
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
251 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Washington County in north central Maryland...
Southwestern Frederick County in north central Maryland...
North central Loudoun County in northern Virginia...
Northeastern Clarke County in northwestern Virginia...
Jefferson County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...
* Until 330 PM EDT.
* At 251 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Charles Town,
moving northeast 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, Shepherdstown, Brunswick, Ranson, Harpers Ferry,
Corporation Of Ranson, Lovettsville, Bolivar, Sharpsburg,
Shenandoah Junction, Middleway, Rosemont, Burkittsville, Gapland,
Brownsville, Antietam, Petersville, Pleasantville, Millville and
Rippon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is 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.
By The National Weather Service, Sterling, Va.