Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 5:42PM EDT until August 10 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 542 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dahlgren,
moving east at 45 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, Leonardtown, Dahlgren, Fairview Beach, Nanjemoy Creek,
Popes Creek, Wicomico River, White Point Beach, Potomac Creek, Saint
Clements Bay, Port Tobacco River, Hollywood, Wicomico, Passapatanzy,
Cobb Island, Rock Point, Port Tobacco Village, Issue, Tompkinsville,
and Abell.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Charles, MD; St. Marys, MD; King George, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov