Special Weather Statement Maryland | Effective 04/01/2026 16:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 7:50PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 750 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles east of Breezy Point to near Taylors Island to near Hollywood. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Taylors Island around 755 PM EDT. Cambridge and University Of Maryland Center For Environmental Studies around 810 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Madison, Brookview, Eldorado, Andrews, Hoopersville, Hudson, Honga, Church Creek, Wingate, and Lloyds.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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.
Area Description: 
Dorchester
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA