Special Weather Statement for Dorchester; Wicomico
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What you need to know
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- Dorchester, Wicomico
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What is happening
At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Taylors Island, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile...
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 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Taylors Island, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... University Of Maryland Center For Environmental Studies around 645 PM EDT. Cambridge around 650 PM EDT. Secretary around 705 PM EDT. Hurlock around 715 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Galestown, Madison, Brookview, Eldorado, Hudson, Church Creek, Lloyds, Taylors Island, Woolford, and East New Market.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:35PM 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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