⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Caroline, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD
ISSUED: 12:18 AM ET Fri Sep 4 | EXPIRES: 1:00 AM ET Fri Sep 4
What's Happening: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT. This is a destructive storm for Kent Island, Tilghman Island, and the Easton area. The hazard includes 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to anyone without shelter, and mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, with extensive tree damage and power outages likely.
Who This Affects:
- Caroline, MD
- Queen Anne's, MD
- Talbot, MD
What To Do:
- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
- Move indoors immediately due to frequent cloud to ground lightning.
- If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Why Now: At 12:15 AM EDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm over Rhode River moving east at 50 mph. Several wind damage reports had been received around the DC Metro area at 12:10 AM.
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