Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Frederick, Shenandoah, Warren and City of Winchester, Virginia

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the for Frederick, Shenandoah, Warren and City of Winchester Counties in Virginia.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The alert was issued at 2:55 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:30 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles west of Winchester to near Star Tannery, moving east at 40 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail

Potential 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 Mentioned

Winchester, Strasburg, Millwood Pike, Stephens City, Star Tannery, Middletown, Fort Valley, Gravel Springs, Greenwood, High View Manor, Wilde Acres, Reliance, Armel, Rock Enon Springs, Fishers Hill, Albin, Clary, and Buckton

Areas Affected

The warning covers Frederick, Shenandoah, Warren and City of Winchester Counties in Virginia.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.