Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 4:41PM EDT until August 8 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 441 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm with a history of producing
considerable wind damage was located over Aquia Creek, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 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...
Stafford, Potomac Creek, Aquia Creek, Brooke, Ramoth, Roseville,
Glendie, and Arkendale.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Stafford, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov