Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 9:33PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 6:33pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 933 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dagsboro to 6 miles southeast of Fruitland
to near Deal Island. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Selbyville, Newark, Westover, and West Pocomoke around 940 PM EDT.
Pocomoke City, Berlin, Snow Hill, and Ocean Pines around 945 PM
EDT.
Cape Isle Of Wight and Marion Station around 950 PM EDT.
Ocean City around 955 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Hallwood, Ocean City
Municipality, Trinity, Cokesbury, Eden, Wallops Island, Longridge,
Mount Vernon, Pittsville, and Chesapeake Heights.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Accomack
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: