2026 Mid-Atlantic Severe Storm General Discussion

[WxUnit]

Wow

[Araz07]

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
624 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

VAC069-WVC027-212245-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260721T2245Z/
Frederick VA-Hampshire WV-
624 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA AND
SOUTHEASTERN HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...

At 624 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Star Tannery, or
11 miles north of Strasburg, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying
         debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
         Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile
         homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.

Locations impacted include...
Winchester, High View Manor, and Wilde Acres.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3921 7817 3920 7818 3920 7819 3918 7820
      3918 7819 3907 7827 3916 7845 3919 7841
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 290DEG 18KT 3916 7840

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DHOF

[yoda]

Getting hooky near Purcellville...

[NorthArlington101]

Wow

It’s OTG - spotted.

[AlexD1990]

2 minutes ago, CAPE said:

I'll take that lol. Watching places just to the north get 1-2" while I have less than a tenth kinda sucks.

Moved out and got a few breaks of sun...but looks like we might be victims of subsidence 

[weatherCCB]

0.25” with a 10 min storm

[AlexD1990]

2 minutes ago, NorthArlington101 said:

It’s OTG - spotted.

Over 100kts gtg

[canderson]

29 right past E City is partially underwater. Ask me how I know. 

[yoda]

Um uh oh

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
629 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

VAC069-212245-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260721T2245Z/
Frederick VA-
629 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...

At 629 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Star Tannery, or 10 miles west of Winchester, moving
east at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
High View Manor and Wilde Acres.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE
COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial
shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3918 7819 3907 7827 3915 7841 3918 7839
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 291DEG 18KT 3915 7837

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

 

[wxmeddler]

Very obvious TDS west of Winchester. LWX has gone radar confirmed.

[SnowenOutThere]

PDS warning issued. When is the last time we've had that

[NorthArlington101]

Very obvious TDS west of Winchester. LWX has gone radar confirmed.

PDS

[Araz07]

Now a PDS warning

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
629 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

VAC069-212245-
/O.CON.KLWX.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260721T2245Z/
Frederick VA-
629 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...

At 629 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Star Tannery, or 10 miles west of Winchester, moving
east at 20 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
         is possible.

Locations impacted include...
High View Manor and Wilde Acres.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE
COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial
shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3918 7819 3907 7827 3915 7841 3918 7839
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 291DEG 18KT 3915 7837

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DHOF

[AlexD1990]

Confirmed large and dangerous tornado 

[SnowenOutThere]

Just now, NorthArlington101 said:

PDS

Think I'll get to the herndon metro tower as my chase spot. Looks to get a good view as it comes in. 

[NorthArlington101]

PDS warning issued. When is the last time we've had that

Germantown-area TOR 2 years ago, maybe? Not sure I’ve got the year right

[yoda]

Storm right behind it (near Romney) just got svr warning with tor possible tag 

[George BM]

4 minutes ago, SnowenOutThere said:

PDS warning issued. When is the last time we've had that

June 5, 2024 in northern MD.

[AlexD1990]

Just now, yoda said:

Storm right behind it just got svr warning with tor possible tag 

It's also got a pretty good couplet 

[yoda]

3 minutes ago, AlexD1990 said:

It's also got a pretty good couplet 

Tornado Warning up

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
638 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 638 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles southwest of Romney, moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
           flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
           Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
           likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southwestern Hampshire County, including the following locations...
  Augusta, Frenchburg, Kirby, Junction, Shanks, and Purgitsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3931 7858 3913 7865 3925 7895 3931 7891
      3933 7889 3933 7886
TIME...MOT...LOC 2238Z 288DEG 24KT 3927 7888

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

[Kleimax]

https://x.com/wxmvpete/status/2079688400559345958?s=20

[yoda]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
656 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Pendleton County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 656 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 14 miles west of Franklin, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
           flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
           Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
           likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Franklin around 710 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Riverton, Circleville, Ruddle, and Cherry Grove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3867 7962 3867 7959 3868 7960 3869 7960
      3875 7953 3878 7952 3883 7930 3858 7926
      3865 7963 3866 7962 3866 7963
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 261DEG 33KT 3871 7960

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

 

[AlexD1990]

The waterspout in th Delaware Bay earlier appears to have come onshore in Cape May as a tornado. I can't help but wonder what that cell would have done if it had been over land 

[yoda]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
703 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Frederick County in northwestern Virginia...
  East central Hardy County in eastern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Hampshire County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 703 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 9 miles north of Wardensville, or 11 miles southeast of
  Romney, moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
           flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
           Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
           likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Star Tannery around 715 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Yellow
Spring, Gravel Springs, High View, Delray, Wilde Acres, Rock Enon
Springs, Capon Springs, and Lehew.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3925 7830 3909 7838 3910 7839 3909 7839
      3910 7840 3905 7845 3904 7845 3912 7865
      3927 7859
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 285DEG 29KT 3921 7865

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

[yoda]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
705 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Grant County in eastern West Virginia...
  Southwestern Hardy County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 704 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Petersburg, moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
           flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
           shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
           Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
           likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Petersburg and Rough Run around 710 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Masonville, Welton, Brake, and Dorcas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3903 7918 3901 7885 3883 7894 3893 7923
TIME...MOT...LOC 2304Z 284DEG 25KT 3896 7917

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

[wxmeddler]

The atmosphere is pretty well turned over at this point. Not sure we're going to get much more in the way of tornadoes unless it's some QLCS / bookend thing.

[AmericanWxFreak]

The atmosphere is pretty well turned over at this point. Not sure we're going to get much more in the way of tornadoes unless it's some QLCS / bookend thing.

I think the threat shifts to flash flooding


.

[Eskimo Joe]

Loss of daytime heading and junkvection really killing off the tornado risk.

[mappy]

Happy for the rain. Some thunder earlier

[wxmeddler]

2 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said:

Loss of daytime heading and junkvection really killing off the tornado risk.

Just rain and wind from here on out mostly. And most of the wind threat will likely be US50 and south.