Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 6:29PM EDT until July 21 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 629 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Star Tannery, or 10 miles west of Winchester, moving
east at 20 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
High View Manor and Wilde Acres.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE
COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial
shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Frederick, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: