Delaware Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-22-2026 17:23

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 22 at 8:23PM EDT until June 22 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
TORPHI The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Sussex County in southern Delaware... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 822 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over Bridgeville, or 14 miles northeast of Hurlock, 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... Bridgeville.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 8:45 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 8:45 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Sussex, DE
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mount Holly NJ