Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 3:49PM EDT until March 16 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:49pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 349 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles northwest of Newtown to near Shady Side,
moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Centerville, Chestertown, Centreville, Rock Hall, Church Hill,
Millington, Betterton, Old Town, Grasonville, Stevensville, Langford,
Newtown, Chester, Overton, Starkey Corner, Morgnec, Massey, Crumpton,
Carville, and Kennedyville.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for northeastern
Maryland.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
This severe thunderstorm may contain little or no lightning. Do not
wait until you hear thunder before taking cover.
Area Description:
Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov