And it rained..

 

Pocomoke certainly received its share Sunday evening through early Monday, 12/17-12/18.  Below are some rainfall totals for various lower Eastern Shore locations.

(WBOC)

(View flooding photos:)

Flooding in Salisbury, Crisfield and Snow Hill captured in photos (delmarvanow.com)

Stay abreast of the northeaster and related info for the Eastern Shore

 

View this link for updates on storm information affecting the Eastern Shore:

Wakefield, VA (weather.gov)

Check these links for local storm related info:

wboc.com

shoredailynews.com

wmdt.com

Local prediction for this winter

 (WMDT)

SALISBURY, Md. – After weeks of gathering data, the 47 ABC Storm Team has officially released its exclusive 2021-2022 winter outlook.

View news story:

47 ABC Winter Outlook: Moderate La Niña Expected - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Oh! That December Of 1958.

Two snow storms four days apart, followed by below zero temperatures.  Salisbury's total accumulation was listed as 11 and a half inches for the two storms. The headlines are from December 12, 15, 16.

Spring Has Been Put On HOLD- I Guess

WINTRY MIX THIS WEEKEND??

(For the lower Eastern Shore)

I vote NO!!

Issued by The National Weather Service
Wakefield, VA
7:22 pm EST, Sat., Dec. 25, 2010

... WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM EST MONDAY...

A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM EST MONDAY.

* AREAS AFFECTED: THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA... AND THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE.

* PRECIPITATION TYPES: SNOW.

* ACCUMULATION: 8 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED ACROSS THE WARNED AREA.

* TIMING: ACCUMULATING SNOW IS EXPECTED... MAINLY SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT. THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED SUNDAY... FROM LATE MORNING THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS.

* IMPACTS: HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL... KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD... AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

Possible Tornado Slams Into Mans Home And Shed

MACHIPONGO, Va. (WAVY) - A possible tornado touched down Monday afternoon in Northhampton County, according to the NOAA's National Weather Service.

The NOAA reported that the damage was 30 yards wide and one quarter mile long.

In that swath sat the remains of a mobile home off Langford Parkway. A brown recliner stood in the middle of what was the living room. It was also the spot where an 86-year-old man rode out a possible tornado.

"He was home. He was sitting in the chair, and he actually said he used his laptop to protect his head," said Assistant Chief Adam Zieger of the Eastville Fire Department.

The man walked away with just a bump. However, it wasn't until the World War II vet shut off the gas and called his family did he call 911."It was called in as a house exploded," said Zieger.

Viewers sent daylight photos to WAVY.com which showed the roof gone and the walls collapsed. Two sheds in the backyard were destroyed.

"You can see the trail through the tomato fields south of where that house is. You can see a path through the woods where the tree branches and tops of trees taken off," said Zieger.
It's not everyday nature's fury pays a visit to the Eastern Shore. Zieger said something like this hasn't happened since he was a child. "..You start seeing tree roots uprooted, pieces of the man's trailer roof," said Zieger.

The man is currently staying with his family.

www.wavy.com

~~ Rainy Days And Mondays....

The local news station has named the expected rainfall in the Easter Shore of Virginia area .....

'The Drought Buster'

Three More Die From Heat In Maryland

Three heat-related deaths were confirmed Friday by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, bringing this year's total to 16, surpassing 2009's year total of 6.

Two of the three deaths were seniors, one of which was a Baltimore City resident found at home without air conditioning. The other senior was found outdoors in Prince George's County when temperatures exceeded 90 degrees, said David Paulson from the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene.

The third death was one of only three non-senior heat-related deaths this year, according to Paulson. This individual was found inside an un-air conditioned automobile in Prince George's County.

All three victims suffered from hypertension or heart conditions. So far this year, 15 of the 16 heat-related deaths were in individuals with underlying heart conditions.

With heat index values forecasted to exceed 100 degrees Friday and Saturday, Paulson reminded people to look after their neighbors.

"Please check on your neighbors," Paulson said. "Especially seniors, to make sure they're doing okay. Maybe even more than once a day."

www.baltimoresun.com

What A Treat !!

Finally the skies opened up and dumped some much needed rain on the area.