Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 7:23AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:23am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 723 AM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Terra Alta to near Philippi.
Movement was east at 50 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Bayard, Piedmont, Loch Lynn Heights,
Deer Park, Elk Garden, Kitzmiller, Luke, Redhouse, Hutton, Gorman,
Crellin, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow Falls State Park,
McHenry, Big Run State Park, McComas Beach, Beechwood, and
Hartmansville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Hardy; Western Grant; Eastern Grant; Western Mineral; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov