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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Cecil, MD

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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Cecil, MD

ISSUED: 8:38 PM ET Tue Sep 1 | EXPIRES: 9:00 PM ET Tue Sep 1

What's Happening: A severe thunderstorm was located over Barksdale, or over Newark, at 8:37 PM EDT and was moving southeast at 30 mph. Radar indicated the storm could produce 60 mph wind gusts. Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall, which could injure people outdoors and damage homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed trees, localized power outages are possible, and unsecured light objects may become projectiles.

Who This Affects:

  • Cecil, MD

What To Do:

  • Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
  • Stay inside and away from windows while this warning is in effect.

Why Now: Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm over Barksdale, or over Newark, moving southeast at 30 mph. Locations impacted include Elkton, Brantwood, Cherry Hill, Blake, Barksdale, Fair Hill, Glen Westover, Bohemias Mills, Andora, Appleton, Pleasant Hill, and Chesapeake City.

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