Maryland, Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/28/2026 17:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 8:22PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 28, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 821 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Millville to 7 miles south of Parsonsburg to 8 miles northwest of Princess Anne. Movement was southeast at 40 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Ocean City, Fruitland, Princess Anne, University Of Maryland Eastern Shore, Berlin, Newark, Ocean Pines, and Cape Isle Of Wight around 825 PM EDT. Snow Hill around 830 PM EDT. West Pocomoke around 845 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Horntown, Bishop, Ocean City Municipality, Trinity, Cokesbury, Goodwill, Greenbackville, Eden, Kingston, and Longridge.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern Maryland. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern Virginia.
Area Description: 
Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Accomack
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov