Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 4:26PM EDT until July 28 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 425 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Shepherdstown to near Charles Town to near
Berryville, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
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...
Charles Town, Purcellville, Ranson, Berryville, Round Hill, Harpers
Ferry, Corporation Of Ranson, Bluemont, Lovettsville, Bolivar,
Shenandoah Junction, Hamilton, Hillsboro, Waterford, Gaylord,
Philomont, Millville, Lincoln, Rippon, and Paeonian Springs.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Clarke, VA; Loudoun, VA; Jefferson, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov