Maryland Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/13/2026 18:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 13 at 9:36PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 13, 2026 - 6:36pm
Expires: 
September 13, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 935 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Friendsville, or 14 miles west of Bittinger, moving southeast at 30 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Bittinger, Friendsville, Deer Park, Accident, Jennings, Keysers Ridge, Mineral Spring, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, McHenry, Selbysport, New Germany, McComas Beach, and Big Run State Park. This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 17. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov