Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 1 at 7:36PM EDT until April 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 736 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Clayton, or 10
miles south of Middletown, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs,
siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Smyrna, Clayton, Cheswold, Woodland Beach, Green Spring, Kenton,
Leipsic, and Chambersville.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move
indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.
Area Description:
Kent, DE; New Castle, DE
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov