Special Weather Statement for Dorchester
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Dorchester
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- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 306 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Secretary, or near Hurlock, moving east at 35 mph. There was also a report of a wall cloud associated with this storm. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 306 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Secretary, or near Hurlock, moving east at 35 mph. There was also a report of a wall cloud associated with this storm. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Hurlock around 310 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Galestown, Brookview, Eldorado, East New Market, and Linkwood.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 3:06PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wakefield VA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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