Special Weather Statement Maryland | Effective 04/01/2026 18:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 9:59PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 959 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Choptank, or near Hurlock, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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 outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Dorchester County, including the following locations... East New Market, Eldorado, and Brookview.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Dorchester
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA