Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 3:39PM EDT until May 20 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
SVRLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West central Loudoun County in northern Virginia...
East central Warren County in northwestern Virginia...
Northwestern Fauquier County in northern Virginia...
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 339 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Linden, or 8
miles east of Front Royal, 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...
Middleburg, The Plains, Delaplane, Marshall, Saint Louis,
Upperville, Markham, Rectortown, and Ashville.
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:
Fauquier, VA; Loudoun, VA; Warren, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: