Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 7:29PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 729 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles northwest of Millwood Pike to 6 miles west of
Winchester to Strasburg, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to
fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage
homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed
trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured
light objects may become projectiles.
Locations impacted include...
Winchester, Front Royal, Strasburg, Millwood Pike, Berryville,
Stephens City, Middletown, Boyce, White Post, Greenwood, High View
Manor, Gainesboro, Riverton, Reliance, Armel, Briggs, Stephenson,
Nineveh, Fishers Hill, and Albin.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Area Description:
Clarke, VA; Frederick, VA; Shenandoah, VA; Warren, VA; City of Winchester, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: