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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 105, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

June 22, 2026Kent County, Sussex County, Delaware; Caroline County, Talbot County, Maryland

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 22, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT for Kent County, Sussex County, Delaware; Caroline County, Talbot County, Maryland. It was in force for 39 min. 4 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
Jun 22, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT (00:06 UTC)
Expired
Jun 22, 2026, 8:45 PM EDT
In force
39 min
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Possible
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Kent County, DE, Sussex County, DE, Caroline County, MD, Talbot County, MD

The radar

The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 28 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:10 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 22, 8:08 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGFederalsburg, MDSeveral power poles downed on University Ave near the Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company. Time estimated by radar.
Jun 22, 8:23 PM EDTFUNNEL CLOUDBridgeville, DE
Jun 22, 8:30 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG5 Ssw Ellendale, DETrees down near the intersection of Redden Rd and Maple Branch Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Jun 22, 8:35 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 S Ellendale, DEWires down near the intersection of South Old State Rd and Clendaniel Dr. Time estimated by radar.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 4 storm reports to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 2 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 22, 2:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 152 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2026-06-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 00:00Z on 2026-06-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 58 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-275 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1312 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
80 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

143 
WUUS51 KPHI 230006
SVRPHI
DEC001-005-MDC011-041-230045-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0105.260623T0006Z-260623T0045Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
806 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Sussex County in southern Delaware...
  Southwestern Kent County in central Delaware...
  Northeastern Talbot County in eastern Maryland...
  Southern Caroline County in eastern Maryland...

* Until 845 PM EDT.

* At 806 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from Matthews to near Federalsburg to near Vienna, moving
  east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is 
           possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Denton, Millsboro, Laurel,
  Harrington, Federalsburg, Milton, Bridgeville, Delmar, Ellendale,
  Gumboro, Smithville, Agner, Andrewsville, Harmony, Matthews,
  Sycamore, and Griffin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3846 7569 3865 7571 3869 7577 3868 7580
      3870 7580 3871 7584 3870 7589 3886 7604
      3895 7545 3868 7525 3845 7529
TIME...MOT...LOC 0006Z 269DEG 33KT 3883 7598 3866 7582 3846 7585 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Staarmann
1 follow-up statement
557 
WWUS51 KPHI 230033
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
833 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

MDC041-230043-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0105.000000T0000Z-260623T0045Z/
Talbot MD-
833 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TALBOT 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 1000 PM EDT for
central and southern Delaware...and eastern Maryland.

LAT...LON 3846 7569 3876 7572 3877 7583 3888 7587
      3895 7545 3868 7525 3845 7529
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 263DEG 35KT 3885 7562 3872 7548 3847 7557 

$$

DEC001-005-MDC011-230045-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0105.000000T0000Z-260623T0045Z/
Sussex DE-Kent DE-Caroline MD-
833 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT
FOR SUSSEX...SOUTHWESTERN KENT AND EAST CENTRAL CAROLINE COUNTIES...

At 833 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Andrewsville to near Georgetown to Delmar, moving east
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Denton, Millsboro, Laurel, Harrington,
Milton, Bridgeville, Delmar, Ellendale, Gumboro, Smithville,
Sycamore, Andrewsville, Blades, Greenwood, Houston, Bethel, and
Farmington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 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 3846 7569 3876 7572 3877 7583 3888 7587
      3895 7545 3868 7525 3845 7529
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 263DEG 35KT 3885 7562 3872 7548 3847 7557 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Staarmann

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 22, 7:48 PM EDT, 18 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1. Low pressure will bring showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening bringing both the threat of severe weather and flash flooding. Additional rounds of showers and storms now are likely for Tuesday. 2. A HIGH risk of rip currents today for coastal Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May county. 3. Another cold front is expected to approach the region late this week, bringing more chances for showers and storms.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 22, 7:48 PM EDT, 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
748 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
1. The Aviation section is updated for the 00Z TAFs.

2. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 9 PM.

3. Showers/storms now look to linger into Tuesday as the
frontal system now looks slower to depart.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1. Low pressure will bring showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon into this evening bringing both the threat of severe
weather and flash flooding. Additional rounds of showers and
storms now are likely for Tuesday.

2. A HIGH risk of rip currents today for coastal Ocean,
Atlantic, and Cape May county.

3. Another cold front is expected to approach the region late
this week, bringing more chances for showers and storms.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Low pressure will bring showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening bringing both the
threat of severe weather and flash flooding. Additional rounds
of showers and storms now are likely for Tuesday.

Low pressure will be moving across southern PA then through NJ
en-route to Long Island as we go through the rest of the day
through tonight. As of mid afternoon, we're already seeing some
showers storms developing near and north of the system's warm
front as it's situated over SE PA into NJ. ML CAPE values are in
the neighborhood of 1000-1500+ j/kg and in addition to this
there is both strong low level and deep layer shear...especially
near and north of the front. PWAT values are increasing as well
and already around 1.8+ inches. The upshot of this is that
expect showers/storms to continue to developing and become more
widespread through late this afternoon into this evening. This
will occur as the low continues to approach with a surface
trough ahead of it extending from eastern PA southward towards
the Chesapeake. Expect the main area of storms to move through
roughly in the 5-9 PM time frame. Damaging winds and flash
flooding from heavy rainfall are the biggest threats but
isolated tornadoes will also be possible. And it appears that
specifically regarding the TOR threat, it will be greatest near
the warm front meaning the I-76 / I-276 / I-195 corridor north
towards the I-78 corridor over eastern PA into NJ. South of here
damaging winds look to be the biggest threat in terms of severe
weather. As for the heavy rainfall and flash flooding threat,
the highest chances for this will be near the urban corridor.
Individual cell motion is fast but there is the potential for
some training and backbuilding to develop by early this evening
and if this sets up in urban areas, it will result in flash
flooding.

Getting towards the mid evening period, the severe weather
threat should be diminishing but the low looks to be very slow
moving across the area through the overnight meaning more
showers and possible storms will be likely. It's for this reason
that we have the Flood Watch going through the night to 6 AM
Tuesday.

For Tuesday, the big change in the forecast is that the system
now looks to get hung up over the area with the latest
indications actually being for a new low to develop near near
Delmarva. This will occur as another piece of energy moves
around the base of the upper trough over the east. This will
result in more rounds of showers and storms that could once
again be on the heavier side by the afternoon. Near the warm
sector over southern Delmarva, we can't rule out some storms
becoming severe and the SPC now has a MARGINAL risk for severe
storms just getting into Sussex County Delaware.

Low pressure with it's associated showers/storms should finally
move out through Tuesday night.

KEY MESSAGE 2...A HIGH risk of rip currents today for coastal
Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May county.

For today, south-southeasterly winds will increase to around
15-20 mph with gusts upwards of 25-30 mph. South-southeasterly
onshore swells will increase to around 3 to 4 feet with a 6
second period. Breaking waves in the surf zone will generally be
2 to 4 feet. Due to the increase in a more onshore wind and
wave heights also increasing, a HIGH risk for the development of
dangerous rip currents is forecast for coastal Ocean, Atlantic,
and Cape May county. A Rip Current Statement remains in effect
until 8 PM today for these coastal areas. There is a MODERATE
risk for the development of dangerous rip currents at coastal
Monmouth and the Delaware Beaches. For these coastal zones, the
wind is more shore parallel.

On Tuesday, winds will be out of the south to southwest around
10 mph, turning to the north at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20
mph in the afternoon. Breaking waves will be 1 to 3 feet with a
light southeasterly swell with a period around 6 seconds. As a
result, there is a LOW risk for the development of dangerous and
life threatening rip currents for the Jersey Shore and Delaware
Beaches.

On Wednesday, winds will be light and variable in the morning,
turning south around 10 mph in the afternoon. Breaking waves
will be 1 to 2 feet with a light southeast swell with a period
around 7 seconds. As a result, there is a LOW risk for the
development of dangerous and life threatening rip currents for
the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches.

For specific beach forecasts, visit weather.gov/beach/phi

KEY MESSAGE 3...Another cold front is expected to approach the
region late this week, bringing more chances for showers and
storms.

Another cold front is expected to approach our region late in
the week (likely crossing through our region Friday into
Saturday). More showers/storms are likely beginning as early as
late day Thursday and then continuing Friday.  Southwesterly
flow ahead of the front should allow for plenty of moisture
advection ahead of the rain chances. However with the best
forcing more centered north of the region, that could limit how
widespread significant rain is with this event. As for what
hazards to expect with this event, that will be highly dependent
on the timing of the showers and storms, which is still
uncertain.

The front may linger nearby next weekend and if this occurs it
would keep chances for shower/storms going, especially in the
afternoon/evening hours. There is uncertainty regarding this
though.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Tonight...A round of SHRA/TSRA will now primarily impact
KMIV/KACY through 02Z or so. Another round of SHRA with isolated
TSRA possible from 02Z to 06Z or so. Otherwise, CIGs will lower
to MVFR, and then IFR and possibly LIFR after 06Z with MVFR
VSBYs in BR. The strongest TSRA is currently just north of KACY.
Winds will become LGT/VRB after 06Z. Moderate confidence
overall.

Tuesday...Sub-VFR conds in the morning in BR and stratus, then
another round of SHRA with scattered TSRA will impact most
terminals from late morning through late afternoon with MVFR/IFR
conds. Winds become N around 10 kt from late morning on.
Moderate confidence.

Tuesday night...VFR. Light N to NW winds. High confidence.

Outlook...

Wednesday...VFR. No significant weather.

Thursday through Saturday...Chances for shower/storms return
(30 to 50 percent chances) beginning late day Thursday and these
could bring brief restrictions.

&&

.MARINE...
Small Craft Advisory in effect today and tonight with southerly
wind gusts increasing to 30 knots with seas building to 4 to 6
feet. Some gusty thunderstorms will be possible this evening.

After a lull, another period of SCA conditions will be possible
late day Tuesday into Tuesday night due to gusty N/NW winds.

Outlook...

Wednesday through Saturday...Sub SCA conditions.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Flood Watch until 6 AM EDT Tuesday for PAZ070-071-101>106.
NJ...Flood Watch until 6 AM EDT Tuesday for NJZ008>010-012-013-
     015>019.
     High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for
     NJZ024>026.
DE...Flood Watch until 6 AM EDT Tuesday for DEZ001.
MD...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until midnight EDT tonight for ANZ430-431.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Tuesday for ANZ450>455.

&&

DISCUSSION...Fitzsimmons/Guzzo/Johnson/RCM
AVIATION...Guzzo/MPS
MARINE...Fitzsimmons/Guzzo/Johnson/MPS/RCM
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 22, 5:07 AM EDT, 14 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
507 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

MDZ012-015-019-020-230915-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
507 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A slight risk of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall exists
today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 22, 6:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 39 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
627 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0616 PM     Hail             East Greenwich Twp      39.80N 75.22W
06/22/2026  E0.25 Inch       Gloucester         NJ   Emergency Mngr

            Report of pea sized hail. Time estimated
            from radar.

&&

NG
Local storm report, Jun 22, 6:50 PM EDT, 1 hour 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
650 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0623 PM     Flash Flood      1 S Wyncote             40.08N 75.15W
06/22/2026                   Montgomery         PA   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Report of a water rescue.

&&

NG
Local storm report, Jun 22, 6:54 PM EDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
654 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0645 PM     Flash Flood      2 NE Mercerville        40.25N 74.66W
06/22/2026                   Mercer             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Hughes drive flooded near Mercer County Park
            with the road impassible.

&&

NG
Local storm report, Jun 22, 7:03 PM EDT, 1 hour 3 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
703 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0517 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 E Valley Forge        40.10N 75.42W
06/22/2026                   Montgomery         PA   Public

            Multiple trees uprooted with large branches
            also snapped. Time estimated from radar.

&&

NG
Local storm report, Jun 22, 7:07 PM EDT, 59 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
707 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0633 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 ENE Jacksonville      40.06N 74.74W
06/22/2026                   Burlington         NJ   Public

            Large tree limbs snapped. Time estimated
            from radar.

&&

NG
Local storm report, Jun 22, 7:50 PM EDT, 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
750 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0709 PM     Flash Flood      2 WNW Olney - Philadelp 40.05N 75.16W
06/22/2026                   Philadelphia       PA   Public

            North Beechwood Street flooded with water
            almost halfway up the side of multiple cars.
            Time from report.

&&

NG

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 22, 8:23 PM EDTTornado WarningPHISussex22 min
Jun 22, 8:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIKent, Sussex56 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.