Special Weather Statement 05/31/2025 12:31 for Maryland, Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 31, 2025 - 12:31pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2025 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lawsonia, or 17 miles west of Pocomoke City, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Pocomoke City, Lawsonia, Westover, Deal Island, West Pocomoke, Marion Station, Tylerton, Saxis, Hallwood, Goodwill, Kingston, Shelltown, Sanford, Oak Hall, Beaver Dam, Byrdtown, Fairmount, Upper Hill, Smith Island, and Hopewell.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm 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: 
Somerset; Inland Worcester; Accomack
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA