Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 8:47PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 846 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kingwood, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Loch Lynn Heights, Deer Park, Crellin,
Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, McHenry,
Hutton, and McComas Beach.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Garrett
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov