Maryland, Virginia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 17:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 829 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Westover to near Lawsonia. Movement was east at 35 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these storms. Winds of 50 mph were recorded in Crisfield. These storms will be near... West Pocomoke and Marion Station around 835 PM EDT. Pocomoke City around 840 PM EDT. Parksley around 845 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Horntown, Hallwood, Mappsville, Goodwill, Greenbackville, Kingston, Saxis, Wallops Island, Temperanceville, and Nelsonia. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Accomack
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA