Town of Cheverly Alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 19 at 3:51PM EDT until June 19 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Headline

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 19 at 3:51PM EDT until June 19 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Description

SVRLWX

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
The District of Columbia...
Southeastern Howard County in central Maryland...
Southern Montgomery County in central Maryland...
Central Prince Georges County in central Maryland...
West central Anne Arundel County in central Maryland...
Southeastern Loudoun County in northern Virginia...
The City of Falls Church in northern Virginia...
Fairfax County in northern Virginia...
The City of Manassas Park in northern Virginia...
East central Prince William County in northern Virginia...
The northeastern City of Manassas in northern Virginia...
The City of Fairfax in northern Virginia...
Arlington County in northern Virginia...
The City of Alexandria in northern Virginia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 351 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Broadlands to 7 miles west of Dale City, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...70 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...
Arlington, Alexandria, Columbia, Centreville, Dale City, Rockville,
Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Reston, Bowie, Annandale, Clinton, Olney,
Springfield, College Park, South Riding, Fort Washington, Herndon,
Greenbelt, and Fairfax.

Instructions

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows!

Damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are
occurring with these storms. 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 these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Additional Details

TypeAlert
PhenomenaSevere Thunderstorm
SeverityWarning
Event CodeSVR
AreaDistrict of Columbia, DC; Anne Arundel, MD; Howard, MD; Montgomery, MD; Prince Georges, MD; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; Loudoun, VA; Prince William, VA; City of Alexandria, VA; City of Fairfax, VA; City of Falls Church, VA; City of Manassas, VA; City of Manassas Park, VA
SentThursday, June 19, 2025 3:51 PM EDT
ExpiresThursday, June 19, 2025 4:45 PM EDT
SenderNWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Idurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e02f76cbbce1e721d39fc37a9877304dfec967bd.001.1