⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Northwestern Wicomico & Northeastern Dorchester Counties, MD
ISSUED: 8:39 AM ET Mon Jul 6 | EXPIRES: 9:45 AM ET Mon Jul 6
What's Happening: The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9:45 AM EDT. At 8:39 AM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Secretary, or near Hurlock, moving east at 10 mph. The main hazard is 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Who This Affects:
- Dorchester, MD
- Wicomico, MD
Locations directly in the path include Hurlock, Sharptown, Secretary, East New Market, Galestown, Brookview, Eldorado, and Linkwood.
What To Do:
- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for your protection.
- Stay away from windows.
- Secure or bring in loose outdoor objects before the storm arrives.
- If you experience severe weather, you can report it to NWS Wakefield by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Why Now: Radar indicates a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging 60 mph wind gusts as it tracks east across the mid-Shore.
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