Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 11:19AM EDT until March 16 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 8:19am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
At 1119 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Saint James to near Harpers Ferry to near Point
Of Rocks to near Arcola, moving northeast at 55 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...
Germantown, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Leesburg, Hagerstown, South
Riding, Herndon, Broadlands, Lansdowne, Lowes Island, Brambleton,
Thurmont, Poolesville, Shepherdstown, Municipal Stadium, Harry Grove
Stadium, Dulles International Airport, Ashburn, Montgomery Village,
and Sterling.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central and
north central Maryland...northern Virginia...and the Panhandle of
West Virginia.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
Frederick, MD; Montgomery, MD; Washington, MD; Fauquier, VA; Loudoun, VA; Prince William, VA; Berkeley, WV; Jefferson, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov