Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:35PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Taylors Island, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
University Of Maryland Center For Environmental Studies around 645
PM EDT.
Cambridge around 650 PM EDT.
Secretary around 705 PM EDT.
Hurlock around 715 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Galestown, Madison,
Brookview, Eldorado, Hudson, Church Creek, Lloyds, Taylors Island,
Woolford, and East New Market.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern
Maryland.
Area Description:
Dorchester; Wicomico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov