Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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WWUS81 KAKQ 262001
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
401 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
MDZ022-262030-
Wicomico MD-
401 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL WICOMICO COUNTY
THROUGH 430 PM EDT...
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Delmar, or just north of Salisbury. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
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, Delmar, Hebron, Sharptown, Melson, and Chesapeake Heights.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3846 7569 3845 7542 3836 7555 3841 7573
3854 7573 3856 7570
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 203DEG 1KT 3845 7562
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
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