Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lonaconing, or near Westernport, moving east at 5 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...
Keyser, Westernport, Lonaconing, Piedmont, Barton, Midland, Franklin,
Woodland, Luke, Mccoole, Dogwood Flats, and Reynolds.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Extreme Western Allegany; Central and Eastern Allegany; Eastern Garrett; Western Mineral; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: