Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Allegany County, Maryland
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 5:48PM EDT until August 16 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
SVRLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Allegany County in western Maryland... North central Frederick County in northwestern Virginia... Southwestern Morgan County in the Panhandle of West Virginia... Northeastern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 548 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ridgeley to 7 miles northeast of Fort Ashby to near Romney, moving east at 40 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... Romney, Paw Paw, Greenwood, Springfield, Capon Bridge, Green Spring, Oldtown, Shanks, High View, Fishe
Effective August 16, 2026 at 5:48 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Last Checked
48 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Allegany County, Maryland?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (48 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Allegany County?
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