Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Washington 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 27 at 6:20PM EDT until August 27 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
SVRLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Washington County in north central Maryland... Northwestern Montgomery County in central Maryland... Southwestern Frederick County in north central Maryland... North central Loudoun County in northern Virginia... East central Jefferson County in the Panhandle of West Virginia... * Until 700 PM EDT. * At 620 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Brunswick, or 7 miles east of Shepherdstown, moving east at 25 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... Frederick, Harry Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Brunswick, Wal
Effective August 27, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET · Expires August 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Expires
August 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Washington 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Washington County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Frederick County, Montgomery County, Loudoun County, Jefferson County.