Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 5:48PM EDT until August 7 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 548 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Brandywine, or
near Franklin, moving east at 10 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...
Brandywine, Deer Run, Oak Flat, and Criders.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Rockingham, VA; Pendleton, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov