Maryland Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 04:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 7:16AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 4:16am
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
At 716 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Choptank, or 7 miles northwest of Hurlock, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. Locations impacted include... Hurlock, Secretary, and East New Market.
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: 
Dorchester
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA