...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR WESTERN WICOMICO AND CENTRAL
DORCHESTER COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Maryland.

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...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN SOMERSET...WICOMICO AND
WEST CENTRAL WORCESTER COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM EDT...

At 645 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Sharptown to 7 miles southwest of Hebron
to near Deal Island. Movement was east at 25 mph.

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.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hebron and Deal Island around 650 PM EDT.
Fruitland around 655 PM EDT.
Salisbury University and Delmar around 700 PM EDT.
Salisbury and Princess Anne around 705 PM EDT.
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore around 710 PM EDT.
Parsonsburg around 720 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Trinity, Eden,
Longridge, Mount Vernon, Chesapeake Heights, Green Hill, Catchpenny,
Waterview, Salisbury-Wicomico, and Oriole.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Maryland.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA...
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island...

* Until 745 PM EDT.

* At 637 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Deal Island,
moving east at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Boaters in small craft could be thrown overboard by
suddenly higher winds and waves capsizing their vessel.

* Locations impacted include...
Bivalve, Nanticoke River Mouth, and Deal Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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HAIL...0.00IN;
WIND...>34KTS

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 562 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MARYLAND

DORCHESTER            SOMERSET              WICOMICO
WORCESTER

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMBRIDGE, CRISFIELD, OCEAN CITY,
PRINCESS ANNE, AND SALISBURY.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset
and Wicomico and southeast Virginia, including the following area,
Accomack.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving cold front approaches from the north later this
afternoon into tonight. Due to the humid airmass in place,
any showers or thunderstorms will have the potential to
produce locally heavy rainfall. Localized rainfall amounts of
2 to 4 inches are possible, with rainfall rates potentially
exceeding 2 inches per hour.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, and
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to midnight EDT Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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