Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 22 at 8:46PM EDT until June 22 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 846 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Milford to Milton to near Gumboro, 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...
Georgetown, Milford, Millsboro, Harrington, Lewes, Milton,
Selbyville, Dagsboro, Millville, Ellendale, Bowers, Henlopen Acres,
Gumboro, Cape Henlopen State Park, Sycamore, Big Stone Beach, Long
Neck, Ocean View, Frankford, and Frederica.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
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: