Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Clarke County, Virginia
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 8 at 4:28PM EDT until August 8 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
At 428 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Berryville, or 8 miles southwest of Charles Town, moving east at 25 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... Leesburg, Charles Town, Purcellville, Berryville, Round Hill, Harpers Ferry, Lovettsville, Bolivar, Hamilton, Hillsboro, Paeonian Springs, Waterford, Gaylord, Neersville, Wickliffe, Millville, Stringtown, and Rippon.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 4:28 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour 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 Clarke County, Virginia?
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 (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET.
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