STERLING, Va. – The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
North central Charles County in southern Maryland…
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 349 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over La Plata,
moving southwest at 10 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…
Waldorf, La Plata, Saint Charles, Pomfret, Port Tobacco Village,
and White Plains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.