Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 1:47PM EDT until August 8 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 10:47am
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 147 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Kennett Square,
or 7 miles southwest of West Chester, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wilmington, West Chester, Coatesville, Westtown, Kennett Square, West
Grove, Arden, Cheyney, North Star, Talleyville, Elam, Marshallton,
Lima, Chelsea, Ashland, Gradyville, Greenville, Landenberg,
Concordville, and Hockessin.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1.
Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 15 and 23.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Mount Holly NJ.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
New Castle, DE; Chester, PA; Delaware, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov