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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
Issued by National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
555 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

MDZ012-015-172245-
Queen Anne`s-Kent-
555 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN QUEEN ANNE`S AND
KENT COUNTIES...

At 554 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Betterton, or
10 miles southeast of Aberdeen Proving Ground, moving east at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Chestertown, Millington, Sudlersville, Betterton, Newtown, Sassafras,
Morgnec, Massey, Crumpton, Kennedyville, Galena, and Kingstown.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 3929 7618 3929 7617 3932 7619 3934 7616
      3933 7614 3933 7613 3935 7614 3937 7611
      3937 7599 3936 7598 3937 7595 3936 7589
      3938 7582 3938 7578 3937 7576 3914 7575
      3925 7623 3926 7621
TIME...MOT...LOC 2154Z 289DEG 21KT 3934 7604

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