Severe Thunderstorm Warning Updated
From
Upper Chichester Township
Sent
Thu, Nov 12 @ 2:03pm
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Description
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued November 12 at 2:01PM EST until November 12 at 2:15PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 200 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arden, or near
Wilmington, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. Several reports of quarter sized
hail received across northern New Castle County in Delaware.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs,
siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wilmington, Chester, Carneys Point, Folcroft, Paulsboro, Swedesboro,
Arden, Beckett, Chester Township, Philadelphia International Arpt,
Mullica Hill, Gibbstown, Tinicum Township, Darby Township, Nether
Providence Township, Brookhaven, Glenolden, Ridley Park, Prospect
Park, and Norwood.
This includes the following highways...
New Jersey Turnpike near exit 2.
Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 10.
Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 19 and 23.
Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 8 and 18.
Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania near mile marker 0.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EST for northern
Delaware...southern New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move
indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.
This notification was posted by Upper Chichester Township. Upper Chichester 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.
