Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:49PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 748 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Friendsville, or 9 miles west of Bittinger, moving southeast at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Deep Creek Lake State Park, McHenry, and Big Run State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Deep Creek Lake, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: