Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 9:54PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 953 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Agner to near Easton. Movement was southeast at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Frequent cloud to ground lightning
strikes.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hurlock around 1005 PM EDT.
Secretary around 1010 PM EDT.
Sharptown around 1025 PM EDT.
Vienna around 1035 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Galestown,
Brookview, Eldorado, East New Market, and Linkwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Dorchester; Wicomico
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: