Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WWUS81 KAKQ 261936
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
336 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
MDZ022-024-262000-
Wicomico MD-Inland Worcester MD-
336 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN WICOMICO AND CENTRAL
WORCESTER COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...
At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms extending from Delmar to near Salisbury University.
These storms were nearly stationary, or slowly drifting to the east.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and
frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.
Locations impacted include...
Salisbury, Fruitland, Salisbury University, Delmar, Parsonsburg,
Pittsville, Salisbury-Wicomico, Chesapeake Heights, Powellville,
Melson, Whiton, and Lakewood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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LAT...LON 3827 7532 3827 7559 3846 7564 3845 7539
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 232DEG 2KT 3843 7555 3833 7552
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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