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Weather: Forecast Update

Event will last from Friday (9/5/08) commencing in the evening with light rain from the leading bans until early Sunday (9/7/08) morning when this storm is projected to move out of this area.

Saturday (9/6/08) between 5:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. sustained winds are expected to be 25 to 35 mph. with maximum gusts of 45 mph. rain fall is expected to be 3 -5 inches with tides up to 2 foot above normal.

Wicomico County Emergency Services

Is continuing to monitor the situation in conjunction with representatives of surrounding counties, local government representatives and first responders, and the National Weather Service, and MEMA.

Citizens will be informed of any significant changes through local media.

Community Emergency Preparedness Information

Citizens are encouraged to monitor local media and or weather radio.

A flash flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Wicomico County. Residents are advised to avoid driving through standing water over roadways. Residents living in flood prone areas should be extra vigilant in monitoring their surroundings.

Residents should secure all outside items/objects due to the expected winds to reduce flying debris/objects.

Residents should be prepared for power outages associated with the storm.

Residents can visit the Wicomico County Department of Emergency Services website at www.wicomicocounty.org/es for additional information on Emergency Preparedness Topics to include flash flooding and power outages.