Severe Thunderstorm Warning Updated
From
Federalsburg
Sent
Fri, May 16 @ 6:48pm
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Description
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 6:39PM EDT until May 16 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 639 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Centerville to near Skipton to near Oxford, moving
east at 45 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR PORTIONS OF THE EASTERN SHORE OF
MARYLAND.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Easton, Centerville, Talbot, Denton, Centreville, Romancoke,
Federalsburg, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely, Trappe, St. Michaels,
Preston, Oxford, Goldsboro, Queen Anne, Smithville, Grasonville,
Starr, and Copperville.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
These storms are producing destructive winds and large damaging hail.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Mount Holly NJ.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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