Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 4:12PM EDT until May 20 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
SVRLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Loudoun County in northern Virginia...
Northern Fauquier County in northern Virginia...
Northwestern Prince William County in northern Virginia...
* Until 445 PM EDT.
* At 411 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near The Plains,
or 11 miles north of Warrenton, moving east at 25 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, Brambleton, Linton Hall, Haymarket, Arcola, The
Plains, Hume, Delaplane, Gainesville, New Baltimore, Marshall,
Nokesville, Catharpin, Woolsey, Broken Hill, Rectortown, Greenwich,
Halfway, Meadowville, and Airlie.
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; Prince William, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: