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Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 6:16PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC, United States of America

moderate

Severity as published by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services).

Source

WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) — official source

Time

16 October 2026, 22:16 UTC (2 days ago)

Area

District of Columbia; Prince Georges; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Eastern Loudoun, United States
38.918, -77.132

What this is

This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.

What to do

Follow the instructions issued by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) and your local emergency services. The guidance below is background.

When thunder roars, go indoors — lightning risk outdoors, in vehicles, and first aid for strike victims.
Full lightning safety guide

Who to contact

National Weather Service · FEMA · USGS Earthquake Hazards

This site is not an emergency service and does not issue warnings.

Location

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