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

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

ISSUED: 12:38 AM ET Fri Sep 4 | EXPIRES: 1:00 AM ET Fri Sep 4

What's Happening: A severe thunderstorm was located over Copperville, or near Easton, at 12:38 AM EDT and is moving east at 50 mph. THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR TILGHMAN ISLAND AND THE EASTON AREA. The storm is producing 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail, with radar indicating the threat. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged, and considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected. Extensive tree damage and power outages are 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.
  • Stay sheltered from dangerous flying debris, damaging winds, and hail.

Why Now: Radar indicates the severe thunderstorm near Easton is moving east at 50 mph. Locations impacted include Easton, Talbot, Denton, Federalsburg, St. Michaels, Preston, Tanyard, Harmony, Smithville, Skipton, Copperville, Agner, Matthews, Griffin, and Cordova.

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