Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 5:55PM EDT until July 28 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 555 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Aberdeen to 6 miles southeast of Bowleys Quarters,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Chestertown, Rock Hall, Betterton, Newtown, Kennedyville, Langford,
and Old Town.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for northeastern
Maryland.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm, and
the storm will affect the beaches. For your safety, immediately move
off the beach and seek shelter indoors.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Kent, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov