Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 5:39PM EDT until August 20 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
TORPHI
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Kent County in central Delaware...
Northeastern Queen Anne's County in northeastern Maryland...
* Until 615 PM EDT.
* At 539 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Church Hill, or 10 miles northeast of Centerville, moving east at
35 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...
Church Hill, Millington, Sudlersville, Hartly, Kenton, Templeville,
and Barclay.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Kent, DE; Queen Anne's, MD
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov