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Tornado Warning 1, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this tornado warning at Mar 16, 2026, 10:23 PM EDT for Caroline County, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County, Maryland; Kent County, Delaware. It was in force for 37 min. 13 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
- Mar 16, 2026, 10:23 PM EDT (02:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Kent County, DE, Caroline County, MD, Queen Anne's County, MD, Talbot County, MD
The radar
The Dover AFB radar (KDOX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 10:24 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Cordova, MD | Route 303 closed all lanes due to down wires blocking the roadway. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 16, 10:24 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ssw Ridgely, MD | A brief area of significant wind damage occurred along Saathoff Road. The start of the path of wind damage involved the complete roof removal of a farm outbuilding with one wall collapsed inward. Metal roofing material was then scattered downstream to the east |
| Mar 16, 10:25 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Se Ridgely, MD | Several full trees down and intense storm damage reported. Holly Road is closed from 404 to Central Avenue due to trees down. Possible tornado. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 16, 10:25 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Ridgely, MD | Several reports of trees down in Ridgely, including one onto a house with minor structural damage. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 16, 10:25 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Sse Queen Anne, MD | Wunderground station KMDQUEEN1. |
| Mar 16, 10:26 PM EDT | TORNADO | 2 Se Ridgely, MD | NWS Storm Survey determined an EF-1 tornado occurred along Holly Road with estimated maximum wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph. A narrow path of damage began shortly beyond the intersection of Route 404 and Holly Road and continued east towards the intersection of |
| Mar 16, 10:27 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Greensboro, MD | Significant tree damage. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 16, 10:28 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Greensboro, MD | From spotter network, large tree down on a road in Greensboro. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 16, 10:29 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Greensboro, MD | Several reports of trees down in Greensboro. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 16, 10:38 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Felton, DE | From spotter network, tree damage reported west of Felton between Sandtown Road and Burnite Mill Road. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 16, 10:44 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Harrington, DE | Multiple trees uprooted with some snapped. Irrigation systems damage. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 16, 10:47 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sw Frederica, DE | Broadcast media reported several downed trees, damaged farm equipment, and overturned construction message board trailer west of Killens Pond State Park. Time estimated by radar. |
| Mar 16, 10:47 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sw Frederica, DE | Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SW Frederica. Broadcast media relayed several downed trees, damaged farm equipment, and overturned construction message board trailer east of Killens Pond State Park. Main damage area is near Canterbury Road, Carpent |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 8:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 00:00Z, 2.4 hours before the alert went out and 148 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
- 73 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 702 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 87 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 249 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 333 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS51 KPHI 170223
TORPHI
DEC001-MDC011-035-041-170300-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0001.260317T0223Z-260317T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1023 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Kent County in central Delaware...
Northeastern Talbot County in eastern Maryland...
Southeastern Queen Anne's County in northeastern Maryland...
Central Caroline County in eastern Maryland...
* Until 1100 PM EDT.
* At 1022 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Queen Anne, or 11 miles southeast of
Centerville, moving east at 55 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...
Denton, Harrington, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely, Queen Anne,
Woodside, Viola, Jumptown, Griffin, Sandtown, Cordova,
Andrewsville, Rising Sun-Lebanon, Felton, Houston, Hillsboro,
Farmington, Riverview, and Woodside East.
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 3910 7553 3891 7547 3887 7552 3882 7601
3895 7604
TIME...MOT...LOC 0222Z 256DEG 47KT 3891 7592
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
MJL4 follow-up statements
539
WWUS51 KPHI 170230 RRA
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1030 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
MDC035-041-170239-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/
Talbot MD-Queen Anne's MD-
1030 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN TALBOT AND SOUTHEASTERN QUEEN
ANNE'S COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
central and southern Delaware...and eastern Maryland.
LAT...LON 3910 7553 3891 7547 3887 7552 3883 7590
3898 7593
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 256DEG 47KT 3894 7579
$$
DEC001-MDC011-170300-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/
Kent DE-Caroline MD-
1030 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN KENT AND EAST CENTRAL CAROLINE COUNTIES...
At 1029 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Greensboro, or 16 miles southeast of Centerville,
moving east at 55 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...
Denton, Harrington, Greensboro, Oakland, Ridgely, Woodside, Viola,
Jumptown, Sandtown, Andrewsville, Rising Sun-Lebanon, Felton,
Houston, Farmington, Riverview, and Woodside East.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
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 3910 7553 3891 7547 3887 7552 3883 7590
3898 7593
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 256DEG 47KT 3894 7579
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
MJL637
WWUS51 KPHI 170237
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1037 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
DEC001-MDC011-170300-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/
Kent DE-Caroline MD-
1037 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN KENT AND EAST CENTRAL CAROLINE COUNTIES...
At 1037 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Harrington, or 15 miles southwest of Dover, moving
east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Harrington, Greensboro, Woodside, Viola, Sandtown, Rising
Sun-Lebanon, Felton, Houston, Woodside East, and Riverview.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3910 7553 3891 7547 3890 7564 3889 7579
3902 7580
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 256DEG 47KT 3897 7566
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
MJL449
WWUS51 KPHI 170246
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1046 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
MDC011-170256-
/O.CAN.KPHI.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/
Caroline MD-
1046 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CAROLINE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
central Delaware.
LAT...LON 3891 7547 3890 7564 3900 7566 3906 7552
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 256DEG 47KT 3900 7551
$$
DEC001-170300-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/
Kent DE-
1046 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN KENT COUNTY...
At 1046 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Viola, or 11 miles south of Dover, moving east at 55
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Harrington, Felton, Houston, and Riverview.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3891 7547 3890 7564 3900 7566 3906 7552
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 256DEG 47KT 3900 7551
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
MJL158 WWUS51 KPHI 170253 SVSPHI Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1053 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 DEC001-170302- /O.EXP.KPHI.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/ Kent DE- 1053 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN KENT COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 1100 PM EDT... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for central Delaware. Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for southeastern Kent County until 1115 PM EDT. LAT...LON 3891 7547 3890 7564 3900 7566 3906 7552 TIME...MOT...LOC 0252Z 256DEG 47KT 3902 7541 $$ MJL
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 9:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | 58 min |
| Mar 16, 10:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Kent | 53 min |
| Mar 16, 10:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot | 62 min |
| Mar 16, 10:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Caroline, Talbot | 62 min |
| Mar 16, 10:35 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Caroline | 25 min |
| Mar 16, 10:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | New Castle | 51 min |
| Mar 16, 10:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Kent | 18 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.