Event: Severe Weather Statement
Alert:
…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL CHARLES COUNTY…
At 1208 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Port Tobacco
River, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
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…
Waldorf, La Plata, Port Tobacco River, Popes Creek, Saint Charles,
Hughesville, Bryantown, Pomfret, Port Tobacco Village, Dentsville,
Port Tobacco, White Plains, Bel Alton, Newburg, Welcome and Faulkner.
HAIL…1.00IN
WIND…60MPH
Instructions: Get indoors to protect yourself from wind and lightning. Trees around you may be downed from damaging winds, so if you are near large trees, move to an interior room on the lowest floor. Don`t drive underneath trees or in wooded areas until the threat has passed.