Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 4:40PM EDT until August 8 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 440 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms with a history of producing wind
damage were located along a line extending from near Quantico to
near Stafford to near Fredericksburg, moving east 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...
King George, Dahlgren, Fairview Beach, Potomac Creek, Nanjemoy Creek,
Popes Creek, Port Tobacco River, Wicomico, Passapatanzy, Cobb Island,
Rock Point, Issue, Potomac Beach, Weedonville, Tompkinsville, Ninde,
Bel Alton, Swan Point, Sealston, and Jersey.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Charles, MD; King George, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov