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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 166, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 8, 2025, 6:54 PM EDT for Caroline County, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County, Maryland; Kent County, Sussex County, Delaware. It was in force for 66 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 8, 2025, 6:54 PM EDT (22:54 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 8, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 66 min
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Kent County, DE, Sussex County, DE, Caroline County, MD, Queen Anne's County, MD, Talbot County, MD
The radar
The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 6:54 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Ridgely, MD | Report of a roof collapse of a building near Ridgley. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jul 8, 7:25 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Milford, DE | One or two trees downed. Time est by radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 1:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 12:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 101 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1900 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -63 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1010 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 98 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 103 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
436
WUUS51 KPHI 082254
SVRPHI
DEC001-005-MDC011-035-041-090000-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0166.250708T2254Z-250709T0000Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
654 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Sussex County in southern Delaware...
Kent County in central Delaware...
Northeastern Talbot County in eastern Maryland...
Southeastern Queen Anne's County in northeastern Maryland...
Caroline County in eastern Maryland...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 654 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Hazlettville to Ridgely to St. Michaels, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to
roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Dover, Easton, Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Denton, Harrington,
Camden, Federalsburg, Milton, Bridgeville, Greensboro, Oakland,
Ridgely, Preston, Ellendale, Bowers, Goldsboro, Queen Anne, and
Woodside.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
In addition to large hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to
ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors
immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough
to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 3865 7571 3869 7577 3868 7580 3870 7580
3871 7584 3870 7590 3867 7595 3891 7621
3892 7620 3898 7600 3919 7570 3919 7539
3883 7519 3871 7533 3854 7570
TIME...MOT...LOC 2254Z 295DEG 28KT 3914 7565 3893 7591 3879 7619
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Staarmann4 follow-up statements
156
WWUS51 KPHI 082321 RRA
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
721 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
MDC035-082331-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0166.000000T0000Z-250709T0000Z/
Queen Anne's MD-
721 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN QUEEN ANNE'S
COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and southern Delaware...and eastern and northeastern
Maryland.
LAT...LON 3854 7570 3865 7571 3869 7577 3868 7580
3870 7580 3871 7584 3870 7590 3867 7595
3886 7615 3893 7597 3892 7595 3893 7594
3898 7581 3919 7558 3919 7539 3883 7519
3871 7533
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 295DEG 28KT 3906 7543 3885 7569 3871 7597
$$
DEC001-005-MDC011-041-090000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0166.000000T0000Z-250709T0000Z/
Sussex DE-Kent DE-Talbot MD-Caroline MD-
721 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN SUSSEX...KENT...NORTHEASTERN TALBOT AND CAROLINE
COUNTIES...
At 721 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Bowers to near Andrewsville to Windyhill, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs,
siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Dover, Easton, Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Denton, Harrington,
Camden, Federalsburg, Milton, Bridgeville, Greensboro, Ridgely,
Preston, Ellendale, Bowers, Queen Anne, Woodside, Viola, and
Smithville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 7570 3865 7571 3869 7577 3868 7580
3870 7580 3871 7584 3870 7590 3867 7595
3886 7615 3893 7597 3892 7595 3893 7594
3898 7581 3919 7558 3919 7539 3883 7519
3871 7533
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 295DEG 28KT 3906 7543 3885 7569 3871 7597
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Staarmann908
WWUS51 KPHI 082340
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
740 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
DEC001-005-MDC011-041-090000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0166.000000T0000Z-250709T0000Z/
Sussex DE-Kent DE-Talbot MD-Caroline MD-
740 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN SUSSEX...SOUTHEASTERN KENT...EAST CENTRAL TALBOT AND
SOUTHERN CAROLINE COUNTIES...
At 740 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Big Stone Beach to near Bridgeville to near Hurlock,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs,
siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Easton, Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Harrington, Federalsburg,
Milton, Bridgeville, Preston, Ellendale, Bowers, Tanyard, Smithville,
Harmony, Agner, Choptank, Big Stone Beach, Andrewsville, Blades, and
Greenwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 7570 3865 7571 3869 7577 3868 7580
3870 7580 3871 7584 3870 7590 3867 7595
3878 7606 3883 7572 3906 7547 3910 7540
3901 7531 3883 7519 3871 7533
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 276DEG 36KT 3900 7531 3878 7556 3866 7583
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Staarmann729
WWUS51 KPHI 082350
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
750 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
DEC001-090000-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0166.000000T0000Z-250709T0000Z/
Kent DE-
750 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN KENT COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and southern Delaware...and eastern Maryland.
LAT...LON 3854 7570 3865 7571 3869 7577 3868 7580
3870 7580 3871 7584 3870 7590 3867 7595
3874 7602 3883 7572 3884 7555 3890 7549
3893 7530 3883 7519 3871 7533
TIME...MOT...LOC 2350Z 282DEG 15KT 3879 7553 3860 7581
$$
DEC005-MDC011-041-090000-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0166.000000T0000Z-250709T0000Z/
Sussex DE-Talbot MD-Caroline MD-
750 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN SUSSEX...EAST CENTRAL TALBOT AND SOUTHERN CAROLINE
COUNTIES...
At 750 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Bridgeville to near Hurlock, moving east at 15
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs,
siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Federalsburg, Milton, Bridgeville,
Preston, Ellendale, Tanyard, Smithville, Harmony, Agner, Choptank,
Blades, and Greenwood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3854 7570 3865 7571 3869 7577 3868 7580
3870 7580 3871 7584 3870 7590 3867 7595
3874 7602 3883 7572 3884 7555 3890 7549
3893 7530 3883 7519 3871 7533
TIME...MOT...LOC 2350Z 282DEG 15KT 3879 7553 3860 7581
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Staarmann992
WWUS51 KPHI 082358
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
758 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
DEC005-MDC011-041-090008-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SV.W.0166.000000T0000Z-250709T0000Z/
Sussex DE-Talbot MD-Caroline MD-
758 PM EDT Tue Jul 8 2025
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN SUSSEX...EAST CENTRAL
TALBOT AND SOUTHERN CAROLINE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 800 PM EDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central and southern Delaware...and eastern Maryland.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Mount Holly NJ.
LAT...LON 3854 7570 3865 7571 3869 7577 3868 7580
3870 7580 3871 7584 3870 7590 3867 7595
3874 7602 3883 7572 3884 7555 3890 7549
3893 7530 3883 7519 3871 7533
TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 295DEG 28KT 3878 7550 3859 7578
$$
StaarmannThe office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 10:59 PM EDT | Flood Watch | PHI | Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | 23 hr |
| Jul 8, 5:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's | 60 min |
| Jul 8, 5:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Kent, Queen Anne's | 37 min |
| Jul 8, 6:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | 47 min |
| Jul 8, 6:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline, Queen Anne's, Talbot | 41 min |
| Jul 8, 7:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline, Talbot | 64 min |
| Jul 8, 5:31 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | New Castle | 4 hr |
| Jul 8, 5:45 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | New Castle | 4 hr |
| Jul 8, 7:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Sussex | 47 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.