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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Wakefield VA

243 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025

 

MDZ024-025-261930-

Maryland Beaches MD-Inland Worcester MD-

243 PM EDT Thu Jun 26 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN WORCESTER COUNTY

THROUGH 330 PM EDT...



At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Selbyville, or 10 miles west of Ocean City. This thunderstorm was

nearly stationary.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent 

         lightning.



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. 

         Frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes.



This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern

Worcester County, including the following locations... Bishop, West

Ocean City, Ocean City Municipality, Bishopville, Ironshire, Showell,

and Whaleyville.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to

localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded

roadways.



Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.



&&



LAT...LON 3836 7505 3828 7508 3828 7535 3832 7535

      3834 7532 3835 7531 3838 7533 3841 7532

      3845 7534 3845 7505

TIME...MOT...LOC 1843Z 000DEG 3KT 3841 7526 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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Miller

