Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:39PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 238 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from Ursina to 7 miles west of Friendsville to
6 miles north of Newburg. Movement was southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gust 30 to 40 mph and lightning along with heavy
downpours that may lead to ponding of water on roadways.
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
30.
Area Description:
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: