Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 2:48PM EDT until May 31 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 11:48am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 248 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Takoma Park, or
over Langley Park, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Public reports of tree damage.
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...
Calverton, Rock Creek, Forest Glen, South Kensington, Westover, Aspen
Hill, Wheaton-Glenmont, Wheaton, Mclean, North Chevy Chase, Chevy
Chase View, Hillandale, White Oak, Friendship Village, Martin's
Additions, Arlington, Georgetown, Ballston, Colesville, and
Rivercrest.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
District of Columbia, DC; Montgomery, MD; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; City of Falls Church, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC