Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 2:44PM EDT until March 16 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 243 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over La Plata,
moving northeast at 40 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...
Waldorf, Fort Washington, La Plata, King George, Dahlgren, Nanjemoy
Creek, Popes Creek, Port Tobacco River, Saint Charles, Wicomico,
Accokeek, Brandywine, Hughesville, Bryantown, Pomfret, Port Tobacco
Village, Potomac Beach, Ninde, Bel Alton, and Swan Point.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for southern and
central Maryland...and central Virginia.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Charles, MD; Prince Georges, MD; St. Marys, MD; King George, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov