Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 7:32PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 4:32pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 732 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Friendsville to near Terra Alta to
Newburg. Movement was east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Bayard, Bittinger, Grantsville, Loch
Lynn Heights, Friendsville, Deer Park, Accident, Redhouse, Hutton,
Gorman, Jennings, Crellin, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow Falls
State Park, McHenry, Big Run State Park, Piney Grove, and McComas
Beach.
This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and
29.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
eastern West Virginia.
Area Description:
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: