WFO BALTIMORE MD./WASHINGTON D.C. Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, August 8, 2026

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC

440 PM EDT Sat Aug 8 2026

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

FOR SOUTHWESTERN CHARLES AND KING GEORGE COUNTIES...

At 440 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms with a history of producing wind

damage were located along a line extending from near Quantico to

near Stafford to near Fredericksburg, moving east at 30 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...

King George, Dahlgren, Fairview Beach, Potomac Creek, Nanjemoy Creek,

Popes Creek, Port Tobacco River, Wicomico, Passapatanzy, Cobb Island,

Rock Point, Issue, Potomac Beach, Weedonville, Tompkinsville, Ninde,

Bel Alton, Swan Point, Sealston, and Jersey.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

building.

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