...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN SOMERSET...
WICOMICO...CENTRAL WORCESTER AND EAST CENTRAL DORCHESTER COUNTIES
THROUGH 645 PM EDT...

At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Vienna to 10 miles north of Deal Island.
Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hebron around 605 PM EDT.
Delmar around 610 PM EDT.
Salisbury, Fruitland, and Salisbury University around 615 PM EDT.
Princess Anne and University Of Maryland Eastern Shore around 620
PM EDT.
Parsonsburg around 625 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Bishop, Wetipquin,
Trinity, Eden, Longridge, Mount Vernon, Pittsville, Chesapeake
Heights, Powellville, and Elliott.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island...

At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm,
capable of producing winds to around 25 knots. This thunderstorm was
located near Fishing Bay, moving southeast at 20 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Honga River, Fishing Bay, Nanticoke River Mouth, Bivalve, and Deal
Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds, locally higher waves, and lightning
strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this
storm passes.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach 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 2 AM Saturday to 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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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