Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Garrett County, Maryland
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 16 at 4:42PM EDT until August 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 588 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND HOWARD MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND CARROLL FREDERICK WASHINGTON IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHARLES IN WESTERN MARYLAND ALLEGANY GARRETT IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 34 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALBEMARLE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG GREENE KING GEORGE NELSON ORANGE SPOTSYLVANIA IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA ARLINGTON CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CITY OF FAIRFAX CITY OF FALLS CHURCH CITY OF MANASSAS CITY OF MANASSAS PARK CULPEPER FAIRFAX FAUQUIER LOUDOUN PRINCE WILLIAM STAFFORD IN NORTHWEST VIRGINIA CITY OF WINCHESTER CLARKE FREDERICK MADISON
Effective August 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Garrett County, Maryland?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Garrett County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Orange County, District of Columbia County, City of Winchester County, Clarke County, Hardy County, Rockingham County, Fairfax County, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, City of Fredericksburg County, Carroll County, Culpeper County, Loudoun County, Allegany County, Frederick County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, Washington County, Albemarle County, Arlington County, Fauquier County, Greene County, Highland County.