Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 8:23PM EDT until July 28 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 822 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Indian River Bay, or 16 miles east of Georgetown,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Henlopen Acres, Long Neck, Ocean View, Indian River Inlet, Rehoboth
Beach, and Dewey Beach.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Sussex, DE
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov