Tornado Warning Updated
From
Chester Township
Sent
Tue, Jul 28 @ 7:13pm
Where
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Description
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 7:02PM EDT until July 28 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 702 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Chester Township, or 7 miles northeast of
Wilmington, moving northeast 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...
Chester, Swarthmore, Arden, Nether Providence Township, Chester
Township, Gibbstown, Beckett, Tinicum Township, Brookhaven, Ridley
Park, Media, Upland, Eddystone, Marcus Hook, Parkside, Trainer,
Springfield, Rose Valley, Ardentown, and Ardencroft.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 8.
Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 20 and 23.
Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 11 and 16.
Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 4.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
This notification was posted by Chester Township. Chester Township is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
