A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 4:13 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. This warning applies to Kent, DE, Sussex, DE, Caroline and MD counties.
Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 70 mph.
Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches.
The NWS warns: “For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.”
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What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 4:13 p.m., the NWS issued a statement:
“The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Northwestern Sussex County in southern Delaware, Southern Kent County in central Delaware, East central Caroline County in eastern Maryland, Until 5 p.m. EDT. At 4:13 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Denton, or 16 miles southeast of Centerville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD: 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include: Milford, Harrington, Ellendale, Andrewsville, Felton, Greenwood, Frederica, Houston, and Farmington.”
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means the area is experiencing or is about to experience a storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail an inch in diameter or larger.
Tips for staying safe during thunderstorms
Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing.
Keep a battery-powered weather radio nearby in case of loss of power.
Remember to bring pets inside.
If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds.
Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed.
Reporters Jana Hayes and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez contributed to this article.
This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.
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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sussex County