Special Weather Statement for Dorchester
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What you need to know
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- Dorchester
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What is happening
At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Calvert Cliffs, moving east to northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects....
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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern Maryland.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Calvert Cliffs, moving east to northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Taylors Island around 525 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Madison, Taylors Island, Woolford, Andrews, Hudson, Honga, Church Creek, and Lloyds.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:06PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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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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