Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
892 NOUS41 KLWX 142107 PNSLWX DCZ001-MDZ003>006-008-011-013-014-016>018-501>510-VAZ025>031- 036>040-050-051-053>057-501>508-526-527-WVZ050>053-055-501>506- 150300- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 507 PM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026 ...SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES... Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail are possible this afternoon through 11 PM tonight across eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, Maryland west of the Chesapeake, and the District of Columbia. Residents in these areas should monitor this situation very closely and ensure your NOAA weather radios are set to alert mode. Severe weather warnings for imminent damaging storms may become necessary. Here are some safety rules to keep in mind when severe weather is expected or is occurring. If a warning is issued, seek shelter indoors immediately. Stay weather aware and where storms are. Be ready to seek a sturdy shelter if a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued. Also practice lightning safety. To be safer from lightning, you need to be in an enclosed shelter or vehicle. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio, commercial radio, information sources from your phone, or television for the latest on this potential severe weather event. Additional weather information can be found at weather.gov/washington or weather.gov/baltimore. $$