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MDC019-045-162330-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0012.250516T2253Z-250516T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
653 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Wicomico County in southeastern Maryland...
  Northeastern Dorchester County in southeastern Maryland...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 653 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Sharptown, or near Hurlock, moving east at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Sharptown around 700 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Galestown, Brookview, Eldorado, and Mardela Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
&&

LAT...LON 3864 7571 3846 7569 3846 7560 3841 7560
      3850 7589 3861 7589 3865 7571
TIME...MOT...LOC 2253Z 271DEG 50KT 3855 7580 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
709 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025

MDC019-045-162319-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-250516T2330Z/
Wicomico MD-Dorchester MD-
709 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN WICOMICO AND NORTHEASTERN
DORCHESTER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
southeastern Maryland.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
the warned area.

&&

LAT...LON 3864 7571 3846 7569 3846 7560 3841 7560
      3850 7589 3861 7589 3865 7571
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 271DEG 50KT 3855 7552 

$$

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