Maryland Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 16:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:57PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 757 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Berlin, or 7 miles southwest of Ocean City, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Cape Isle Of Wight around 805 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Ironshire, West Ocean City, Ocean City Municipality, Cedartown, and Public Landing.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southeastern Maryland.
Area Description: 
Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA