Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Dorchester County, Maryland
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 6:26PM EDT until August 10 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Wicomico County in southeastern Maryland... Dorchester County in southeastern Maryland... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 625 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Smithville to near Calvert Cliffs, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Hurlock, Taylors Island, and Secretary around 630 PM EDT. Sharptown around 645 PM EDT. Vienna around 650 PM EDT. Hebron around 710 PM EDT. Delmar around 715 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Madison, Wetipquin, Brookview, Trinity, Eldorado, Church Creek, Chesapeake Heights, Linkwood, Green Hill, and Catchpenny.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 6:26 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Wakefield VA
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Dorchester County, Maryland?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Dorchester County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Wicomico County.