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Home Tornado Warning 0029 Issued by the Mount Holly / Philadelphia Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-20 16:40:26
324
WFUS51 KPHI 202139
TORPHI
DEC001-MDC035-202215-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0029.260820T2139Z-260820T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
539 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Kent County in central Delaware...
Northeastern Queen Annes County in northeastern Maryland...
* Until 615 PM EDT.
* At 539 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Church Hill, or 10 miles northeast of Centerville, moving east at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Church Hill, Millington, Sudlersville, Hartly, Kenton, Templeville,
and Barclay.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 7602 3925 7589 3925 7587 3926 7586
3924 7581 3925 7576 3927 7576 3929 7566
3909 7565 3910 7574 3914 7575 3913 7579
3911 7583 3912 7597
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 262DEG 28KT 3915 7593
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Staarmann
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-20 16:46:26
647
WWUS51 KPHI 202146
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
546 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
DEC001-MDC035-202215-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260820T2215Z/
Kent DE-Queen Annes MD-
546 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN KENT AND NORTHEASTERN QUEEN ANNES COUNTIES...
At 546 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Sudlersville, or 13 miles northeast of Centerville, moving east at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Sudlersville, Hartly, Kenton, Templeville, and Barclay.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 7596 3925 7576 3927 7576 3929 7566
3909 7565 3910 7574 3914 7575 3913 7579
3911 7583 3912 7589
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 262DEG 28KT 3916 7586
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Staarmann
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-20 16:54:26
767
WWUS51 KPHI 202154
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
554 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
DEC001-MDC035-202215-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260820T2215Z/
Kent DE-Queen Annes MD-
554 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN KENT AND NORTHEASTERN QUEEN ANNES COUNTIES...
At 553 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Hartly, or 14
miles west of Dover, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Sudlersville, Hartly, Kenton, and Templeville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado has been confirmed. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3921 7588 3925 7578 3925 7576 3926 7575
3929 7566 3909 7565 3910 7574 3914 7575
3913 7579 3911 7583
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 262DEG 28KT 3917 7578
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Staarmann
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-20 17:07:09
196
WWUS51 KPHI 202206
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
606 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
MDC035-202216-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260820T2215Z/
Queen Annes MD-
606 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN QUEEN ANNES COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central
Delaware.
LAT...LON 3925 7566 3909 7565 3909 7568 3922 7574
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 262DEG 27KT 3918 7566
$$
DEC001-202215-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260820T2215Z/
Kent DE-
606 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL KENT COUNTY...
At 606 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Hartly, or 7 miles west of Dover, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Hartly and Kenton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3925 7566 3909 7565 3909 7568 3922 7574
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 262DEG 27KT 3918 7566
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Staarmann
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-20 17:07:09
196
WWUS51 KPHI 202206
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
Issued by National Weather Service New York NY
606 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
MDC035-202216-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260820T2215Z/
Queen Annes MD-
606 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN QUEEN ANNES COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central
Delaware.
LAT...LON 3925 7566 3909 7565 3909 7568 3922 7574
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 262DEG 27KT 3918 7566
$$
DEC001-202215-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260820T2215Z/
Kent DE-
606 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL KENT COUNTY...
At 606 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Hartly, or 7 miles west of Dover, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Hartly and Kenton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3925 7566 3909 7565 3909 7568 3922 7574
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 262DEG 27KT 3918 7566
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Staarmann
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