Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 8:46PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 846 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Westover to near Tangier to 11 miles
northeast of Deltaville. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Westover, West Pocomoke, and Marion Station around 850 PM EDT.
Pocomoke City around 855 PM EDT.
Parksley around 900 PM EDT.
Onancock around 905 PM EDT.
Onley around 910 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Horntown, Hallwood,
Melfa, Harborton, Mappsville, Cokesbury, Goodwill, Greenbackville,
Kingston, and Saxis.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern Maryland...and southeastern Virginia.
Area Description:
Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov