Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 5:09PM EDT until August 8 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 509 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Nanjemoy Creek to Fairview Beach to 7 miles
southeast of 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, Nanjemoy Creek, Port Tobacco
River, Popes Creek, Wicomico, Cobb Island, Rock Point, Issue, Potomac
Beach, Weedonville, Tompkinsville, Ninde, Mount Victoria, Bel Alton,
Newburg, Swan Point, Faulkner, and Berthaville.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Wind damage with these storms 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:
Charles, MD; King George, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov