Maryland Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 17:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 8:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 811 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cambridge, 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... Secretary around 820 PM EDT. Hurlock around 825 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Galestown, Mardela Springs, Brookview, Eldorado, Woolford, East New Market, Church Creek, Bucktown, Lloyds, and Linkwood.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern Maryland.
Area Description: 
Dorchester; Wicomico
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA