Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 5:17PM EDT until May 19 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 517 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arcola, or near
South Riding, moving east at 30 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...
South Riding, Broadlands, Brambleton, Chantilly, Arcola, Aldie, and
Woolsey.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Fairfax, VA; Fauquier, VA; Loudoun, VA; Prince William, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: