Special Weather Statement for Extreme Western Allegany; Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett
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What you need to know
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- Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, Western Garrett
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 444 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bittinger, moving southeast at 40 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Frostburg, Westernport, Bel Air, Bittinger, Lonaconing, Piedmont, Grantsville, Cresaptown, Eckhart Mines, Barton,...
What the bulletin says to do
No separate action instruction was included in this NWS record. Read the complete official bulletin and follow local authorities.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 444 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bittinger, moving southeast at 40 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Frostburg, Westernport, Bel Air, Bittinger, Lonaconing, Piedmont, Grantsville, Cresaptown, Eckhart Mines, Barton, Midland, Midlothian, Franklin, Woodland, Luke, Merrill, Jennings, Keysers Ridge, Big Run State Park, and New Germany. This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 13 and 24, and between mile markers 32 and 36. 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.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 14 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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