Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 10:27PM EDT until September 1 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 1027 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Big Stone Beach to near Harrington, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Milford, Harrington, Lewes, Milton, Ellendale, Bowers, Woodside,
Viola, Henlopen Acres, Cape Henlopen State Park, Big Stone Beach,
Sandtown, Andrewsville, Felton, Greenwood, Frederica, Houston,
Magnolia, Farmington, and Riverview.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Kent, DE; Sussex, DE
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov