Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:00am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 559 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tylerton, or 18 miles east of Saint Inigoes Creek, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Locations impacted include...
Pocomoke City, Princess Anne, West Pocomoke, Lawsonia, Westover, Deal
Island, Marion Station, Tylerton, Saxis, Oriole, Byrdtown, Cokesbury,
Fairmount, Upper Hill, Smith Island, Hopewell, Rehobeth, Kingston,
Dames Quarter, and Shelltown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Somerset
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: