Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 6:17AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:17am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 617 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Loch Lynn Heights, or over Mountain Lake Park, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bayard, Bittinger, Grantsville, Merrill, Big Run State Park, Gorman,
New Germany, Piney Grove, Jennings, and Gormania.
This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 17 and
30.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov