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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Kent & Sussex Counties, DE

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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Kent & Sussex Counties, DE

ISSUED: 3:55 PM ET Mon Jul 6 | EXPIRES: 4:30 PM ET Mon Jul 6

What's Happening: At 3:55 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Milford, about 14 miles north of Georgetown, moving southeast at 15 mph. The main hazard is 60 mph wind gusts, indicated by radar. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Locations impacted include Milford and Big Stone Beach.

Who This Affects:

  • Kent, DE
  • Sussex, DE

What To Do:

  • Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for your protection.
  • Move indoors immediately. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers — if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck.
  • Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding.
  • Stay indoors until the warning expires at 4:30 PM ET.

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