Maryland Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 13:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:44PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms near Loch Lynn Heights, or near Mountain Lake Park, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain of 1 to 2 inches in the past hour. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Localized ponding of water in low lying areas and rises on small streams. Locations impacted include... Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Loch Lynn Heights, Crellin, and Redhouse.
Instruction: 
Slow down to avoid hydroplaning and avoid driving into high water.
Area Description: 
Western Garrett
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov