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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Kent, DE; Caroline, MD; Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD

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⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Kent, DE; Caroline, MD; Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD

ISSUED: 12:02 AM ET Thu Sep 3 | EXPIRES: 12:45 AM ET Thu Sep 3

What's Happening: A severe thunderstorm is moving southeast at 35 mph from near Rock Hall, or 9 miles northwest of Centerville. The storm is producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Minor damage to vehicles is possible, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is also occurring with this storm.

Who This Affects:

  • Kent, DE
  • Caroline, MD
  • Kent, MD
  • Queen Anne's, MD
  • Talbot, MD

What To Do:

  • Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
  • Move indoors immediately because frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring.
  • If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Why Now: Radar indicated this severe thunderstorm near Rock Hall. It is moving southeast at 35 mph toward the warned area.

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