Storm Prediction Ctr, Norman, OK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, June 19, 2025

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 442

NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK

413 PM EDT THU JUN 19 2025

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 442 REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT

FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

MD

. MARYLAND COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ANNE ARUNDEL BALTIMORE CALVERT

CAROLINE CARROLL CECIL

CHARLES DORCHESTER FREDERICK

HARFORD HOWARD KENT

MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES QUEEN ANNE'S

ST. MARYS SOMERSET TALBOT

WASHINGTON WICOMICO

MARYLAND INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE

BALTIMORE CITY

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...SOUTHEASTERN HOWARD...SOUTHEASTERN

MONTGOMERY...CENTRAL PRINCE GEORGES...WEST CENTRAL ANNE ARUNDEL...

FAIRFAX...EAST CENTRAL PRINCE WILLIAM...AND ARLINGTON COUNTIES...THE

CITY OF FALLS CHURCH...THE SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF MANASSAS PARK...THE

EAST CENTRAL CITY OF MANASSAS...THE CITY OF FAIRFAX AND THE CITY OF

ALEXANDRIA...

At 413 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line

extending from North Potomac to near Newington, moving northeast at

45 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Emergency management reports a history of downed trees with

this line of storms.

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...

Arlington, Alexandria, Columbia, Dale City, Rockville, Bethesda,

Gaithersburg, Reston, Bowie, Annandale, Clinton, Olney, Springfield,

College Park, Fort Washington, Greenbelt, Fairfax, Langley Park,

Beltsville, and Fort Hunt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy

structure and stay away from windows.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.

Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading

killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to

be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to

flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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