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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
213 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

MDZ509-510-110645-
Eastern Garrett MD-Western Garrett MD-
213 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN GARRETT COUNTY THROUGH
245 AM EDT...

At 213 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Westernport, 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 3 and
30.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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LAT...LON 3948 7907 3947 7910 3946 7910 3946 7911
      3943 7911 3943 7913 3941 7914 3942 7916
      3941 7916 3970 7948 3971 7948 3972 7893
TIME...MOT...LOC 0613Z 262DEG 28KT 3955 7909

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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