Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 12:18AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 9:18pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1218 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Flag Harbor to 8 miles northwest of
Tylerton. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Deal Island around 1230 AM EDT.
University Of Maryland Center For Environmental Studies around
1240 AM EDT.
Cambridge around 1245 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Wetipquin, Madison,
Kingston, Church Creek, Lloyds, Mount Vernon, Linkwood, Green Hill,
Waterview, and Byrdtown.
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