Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 2:45PM EDT until August 8 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winchester,
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...
Winchester, Millwood Pike, Stephenson, Brucetown, Wadesville,
Greenwood, Gainesboro, Cedar Hill, Cedar Grove, Clear Brook, and
Albin.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Frederick, VA; City of Winchester, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov