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Special Weather Statement for Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett

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At 1123 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Friendsville, or 9 miles northwest of Bittinger, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail...

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If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.

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At 1123 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Friendsville, or 9 miles northwest of Bittinger, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bittinger, Grantsville, Friendsville, Accident, Merrill, Selbysport, Big Run State Park, New Germany, Piney Grove, Jennings, Keysers Ridge, and Mineral Spring. This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 29.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 11:25PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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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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