Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 2:46PM EDT until May 20 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
SVRLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Washington County in north central Maryland...
Southwestern Frederick County in north central Maryland...
North central Loudoun County in northern Virginia...
Northeastern Jefferson County in the Panhandle of West Virginia...
* Until 330 PM EDT.
* At 246 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ranson, or
near Charles Town, 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...
Frederick, Charles Town, Ballenger Creek, Brunswick, Ranson,
Braddock Heights, Harpers Ferry, Kearneysville, Corporation Of
Ranson, Jefferson, Myersville, Bolivar, Buckeystown, Shenandoah
Junction, Rosemont, Rohrersville, Burkittsville, Gapland,
Brownsville, and Antietam.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground lightning are
occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Frederick, MD; Washington, MD; Loudoun, VA; Jefferson, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: