Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 3:05PM EDT until September 4 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 305 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Stephens City to near Strasburg, moving east at
40 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, Strasburg, Millwood Pike, Stephens City, Middletown, Fort
Valley, Fishers Hill, Reliance, Armel, Clary, and Buckton.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Frederick, VA; Shenandoah, VA; Warren, VA; City of Winchester, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov