WFO BALTIMORE MD./WASHINGTON D.C. Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, June 19, 2025

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

447 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT

FOR SOUTHEASTERN ANNE ARUNDEL...NORTHWESTERN ST. MARYS...CALVERT...

SOUTHERN PRINCE GEORGES...CHARLES...EAST CENTRAL STAFFORD...

SOUTHEASTERN FAIRFAX AND SOUTHEASTERN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTIES...

At 447 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over La Plata,

moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 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...

Stafford, Waldorf, Clinton, Fort Washington, Fort Hunt, La Plata,

Shady Side, Chesapeake Beach, Deale, Prince Frederick, Quantico,

Hallowing Point, Aquia Creek, Breezy Point, Port Tobacco River,

Sheridan Point, Rosaryville, Friendly, Marlton, and Triangle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

building.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

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 this storm, and may lead to

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

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