Special Weather Statement for the Baltimore Area (Moderate)

Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 4:14PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Groveton, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Arlington, Alexandria, Springfield, Fort Washington, Fort Hunt,
Groveton, Huntington, Coral Hills, Fort Belvoir, National Harbor,
Nationals Park, Howard University, Gallaudet University, Reagan
National Airport, Rosslyn, Crystal City, RFK Stadium, Lincolnia,
Franconia, and Oxon Hill.

This includes Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 5.

What to do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
District of Columbia...central Maryland...and northern Virginia.

Affected area: District of Columbia; Prince Georges; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria

Reported by HarborBeat based on National Weather Service.