Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 3:57PM EDT until August 7 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 357 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Braddock
Heights, or near Harry Grove Stadium, moving southeast at 30 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...
Frederick, Harry Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Brunswick,
Walkersville, Boonsboro, Braddock Heights, Mount Aetna, Mount Lena,
San Mar, Clover Hill, Discovery-Spring Garden, Point Of Rocks,
Wolfsville, Linganore-Bartonsville, Adamstown, Jefferson, Myersville,
Keedysville, and Buckeystown.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning.
Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK
SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
Frederick, MD; Washington, MD; Loudoun, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov