Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:20PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 11:20am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 220 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sycamore to Sharptown to 6 miles south of
Taylors Island. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Salisbury, Cambridge, Fruitland, Hurlock, Salisbury University,
Delmar, Federalsburg, Hebron, Sharptown, Secretary, Vienna,
Parsonsburg, Pittsville, Willards, East New Market, Mardela Springs,
Galestown, Church Creek, Brookview, and Eldorado.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Dorchester; Wicomico; Inland Worcester
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA