Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 5:45PM EDT until June 12 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 545 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Staunton,
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...
Churchville, Christian, Buffalo Gap, and Swoope.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Augusta, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: