Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 8:28PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 827 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Friendsville, or 12 miles northwest of Bittinger, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bittinger, Friendsville, Accident, Selbysport, Jennings, Keysers
Ridge, and Mineral Spring.
This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and
18.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
western Maryland.
Area Description:
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov