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Note: The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the expiration is below.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect to 11:45 pm Sunday, October 6, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: central Garrett.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Central Garrett County in western Maryland…
* Until 1145 PM EDT.
* At 1117 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Terra Alta, moving east at 50 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…
Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Bittinger, Deer Park, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow Falls State Park, Merrill, McHenry, Big Run State Park, and McComas Beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.