Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 7:46PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 746 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hebron, or 7 miles northwest of Salisbury, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Delmar and Hebron around 750 PM EDT.
Salisbury around 755 PM EDT.
Parsonsburg around 800 PM EDT.
Berlin and Newark around 825 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Bishop, Catchpenny,
Salisbury-Wicomico, Bishopville, Willards, Mardela Springs,
Chesapeake Heights, Pittsville, Powellville, and Showell.
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:
Wicomico; Inland Worcester
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov