Note: The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the expiration is below.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect to 11:45 pm Saturday, July 26, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: northeastern Washington, north central Frederick.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northeastern Washington County in north central Maryland…
North central Frederick County in north central Maryland…
Until 1145 PM EDT.
At 1100 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Mont Alto to near Greencastle, moving southeast at 15 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…
Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Smithsburg, Paramount-Long Meadow, Maugansville, Leitersburg, Sabillasville, Fort Ritchie, Ringgold, Middleburg, Warrenton, Rocky Ridge, Highfield, Graceham, and Cascade.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.