Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 1:53PM EDT until May 20 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 153 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hancock, 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...
Hancock, Pecktonville, Forest Park, and Sleepy Creek.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Washington, MD; Morgan, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov