⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Northern Kent County, MD
ISSUED: 9:01 PM ET Sun Jul 5 | EXPIRES: 10:00 PM ET Sun Jul 5
What's Happening: The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Kent County in northeastern Maryland until 10:00 PM EDT. At 9:01 PM EDT, radar tracked a severe thunderstorm over Back River, moving northeast at 25 mph. The storm is capable of 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail, with possible damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines. Torrential rainfall is also occurring and may lead to flash flooding.
Who This Affects:
- Kent, MD
Locations directly in the path include Chestertown, Betterton, Newtown, Morgnec, Kennedyville, and Galena.
What To Do:
- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for your protection.
- Do not drive through flooded roadways — turn around, don't drown.
- To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay reports to NWS Mount Holly.
- Stay away from windows and secure loose outdoor items if you can do so safely before the storm arrives.
Why Now: Radar indicates a severe thunderstorm tracking northeast at 25 mph out of the Back River area, carrying damaging wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain into northern Kent County.
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