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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Kent, DE; Sussex, DE

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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Kent, DE; Sussex, DE

ISSUED: 10:27 PM ET Tue Sep 1 | EXPIRES: 10:45 PM ET Tue Sep 1

What's Happening: Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Big Stone Beach to near Harrington, moving southeast at 35 mph. The hazard is 60 mph wind gusts. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Torrential rainfall is also occurring and may lead to flash flooding.

Who This Affects:

  • Kent, DE
  • Sussex, DE

What To Do:

  • Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
  • Move indoors immediately due to frequent cloud to ground lightning.
  • If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
  • Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Why Now: Radar indicated severe thunderstorms along a line from near Big Stone Beach to near Harrington. The line is moving southeast at 35 mph.

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