Note: The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the cancellation is below.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect to 6 pm Thursday, March 5, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: northwestern Shenandoah.
WEST VIRGINIA: central Hardy.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern Shenandoah County in northwestern Virginia…
Central Hardy County in eastern West Virginia…
Until 600 PM EST.
At 523 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Moorefield, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
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…
Moorefield, Wardensville, Lost City, Perry, Lost River, Fisher, Baker, and Mccauley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.