Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 13 at 7:57PM EDT until May 13 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
SVRLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
The City of Staunton in western Virginia...
Central Augusta County in western Virginia...
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 757 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles northeast
of Bells Valley, or 13 miles west of Staunton, moving east at 35
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...
Staunton, Fishersville, Verona, Mount Sidney, Augusta Springs,
Churchville, Deerfield, Buffalo Gap, Trimbles Mill, Christian, Fort
Defiance, and Swoope.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Augusta, VA; City of Staunton, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: