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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD

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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD

ISSUED: 1:44 PM ET Wed Sep 2 | EXPIRES: 2:00 PM ET Wed Sep 2

What's Happening: Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Cecilton to near Overton, moving east at 40 mph. The hazard is 60 mph wind gusts. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding.

Who This Affects:

  • Kent, MD
  • Queen Anne's, MD

What To Do:

  • Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
  • Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Why Now: Radar indicated severe thunderstorms along a line from near Cecilton to near Overton. The storms are moving east at 40 mph.

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