Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 4:24PM EDT until August 10 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 424 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms with a history of producing wind
damage were located along a line extending from near Ellicott City
to Rossmoor to American Legion Bridge, moving east 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...
Baltimore, Arlington, Alexandria, Columbia, Germantown, Rockville,
Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Reston, Bowie, Severn, Annandale, Clinton,
Olney, Springfield, College Park, Crofton, South Riding, Fort
Washington, and Herndon.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
District of Columbia, DC; Anne Arundel, MD; Howard, MD; Montgomery, MD; Prince Georges, MD; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; Loudoun, VA; City of Alexandria, VA; City of Fairfax, VA; City of Falls Church, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov