Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Maryland and Virginia

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Maryland and Virginia

Catherine Chen | [e-mail]
June 6, 2026, 3:26 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia until 8 p.m. this Saturday evening.

The watch includes five counties in Maryland: Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett and Washington. ... In Virginia, the watch covers Frederick County and the city of Winchester. ... The watch also includes Hampshire, Mineral, Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties in West Virginia.

NWS says strong thunderstorms could develop this afternoon and evening, producing damaging wind gusts, hail and heavy rain.

A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop. Residents in the area should monitor weather conditions throughout the afternoon and evening and be prepared to take shelter if warnings are issued.

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Catherine Chen
Catherine Chen is an associate producer with WTOP.

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[usonian]

1. Good news for the Mango Mussolini.

Gets to recharge the old batteries.



They don't make 'em like they used to.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

2. He's at Bedminster.

And good afternoon.