Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 3:03PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Westover, or near Princess Anne, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
West Pocomoke around 310 PM EDT.
Snow Hill around 320 PM EDT.
Newark around 330 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Ocean City
Municipality, Cokesbury, Goodwill, Eden, Kingston, Cedartown,
Longridge, Mount Vernon, Powellville, and Mount Wesley.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: