Tropical Storm Warning, Tornado Watch Continue for Wicomico County

Friday, July 9, 1:30 a.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS) tropical storm warning and tornado watch for Wicomico County continue until 2 a.m. Friday, July 9. A flash flood watch is in effect until 5 a.m.

SU remains open. Please monitor the SU website, as well as the University’s official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram sites, for any updates.

For the most up-to-date information on Tropical Storm Elsa, please monitor the NWS or The Weather Channel.

 

Friday, July 9, 12:30 a.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service tornado warning for Wicomico and Sussex counties has been extended until 1:15 a.m. Continue to take shelter.

 

Thursday, July 8, 11:37 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Wicomico and Sussex counties. Take shelter immediately.

 

Thursday, July 8, 11 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS)-issued  tornado watch for Wicomico County and surrounding areas has been extended until 2 a.m. Friday, July 9.

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe storms capable of producing tornadoes. Residents should be prepared to take shelter immediately if they see dark, rotating clouds during this time.

SU remains open. Please monitor the SU website, as well as the University’s official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram sites, for any updates.

For the most up-to-date information, please monitor the NWS or The Weather Channel.

 

Thursday, July 8, 2:30 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for Wicomico County and surrounding areas until 11 p.m. Thursday, July 8.

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe storms capable of producing tornadoes. Residents should be prepared to take shelter immediately if they see dark, rotating clouds during this time.

SU remains open. Please monitor the SU website, as well as the University’s official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram sites, for any updates.

For the most up-to-date information, please monitor the NWS or The Weather Channel.

 

Thursday, July 8, 9:30 a.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tropical storm warning for Wicomico County and surrounding areas. A flash flood watch is in effect until 5 a.m. Friday, July 9.

Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to pass through the area between approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, July 8, and 2 a.m. Friday, July 9. During this time, there will be a potential for tropical storm force winds gusting up to 40 mph, with 1-3 inches of rain across the Delmarva Peninsula and up to 6 inches in localized areas.

The NWS has cautioned this could lead to fallen trees and scattered power outages. There also is a remote possibility of tornados.

Moderate flooding is possible, especially in low-lying areas. Drivers are encouraged to be alert for fallen trees and other debris on roadways, as well as fallen or displaced road signs.

At this time, SU is expected to remain open. Please monitor the SU website, as well as the University’s official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram sites, for any updates.

For the most up-to-date information on Tropical Storm Elsa, please monitor the NWS or The Weather Channel.

 

Wednesday, July 7, 1:30 p.m.

SALISBURY, MD---The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tropical storm watch for Wicomico County and surrounding areas.

Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to pass west of Salisbury between approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, July 8, and 2 a.m. Friday, July 9. During this time, there will be a potential for tropical storm force winds gusting up to 40 mph, with 1-3 inches of rain.

Moderate flooding is possible, especially in low-lying areas. Drivers are encouraged to be alert for fallen trees and other debris on roadways, as well as fallen or displaced road signs.

At this time, SU is expected to remain open. Please monitor the SU website, as well as the University’s official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram sites, for any updates.

For the most up-to-date information on Tropical Storm Elsa, please monitor the NWS or The Weather Channel.