Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 829 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Matthews to 6 miles west of Vienna to 14 miles
northwest of Deal Island. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hurlock and Vienna around 835 PM EDT.
Sharptown around 845 PM EDT.
Hebron around 855 PM EDT.
Delmar around 905 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Galestown, Green
Hill, Catchpenny, Wetipquin, Brookview, Eldorado, Trinity, Andrews,
Royal Oak, and Eden.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov