Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 5:35PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Deal Island, or 11 miles northwest of Princess Anne,
moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding
possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Somerset and southwestern Wicomico Counties, including the following
locations... Green Hill, Wetipquin, Waterview, Oriole, Trinity, Eden,
Allen, Whitehaven, Widgeon, and Mount Vernon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wicomico; Somerset
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov