Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 4:04PM EDT until July 28 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 404 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Waynesboro to Robinwood to near Saint James,
moving east at 20 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...
Hagerstown, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Municipal Stadium, Robinwood,
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Boonsboro, Smithsburg, Braddock Heights,
Paramount-Long Meadow, Mount Aetna, Mount Lena, San Mar, Wolfsville,
Saint James, Myersville, Cavetown, Keedysville, Funkstown, and
Fairplay.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Frederick, MD; Washington, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov