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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this tornado warning at Jul 28, 2026, 6:46 PM EDT for New Castle County, Delaware; Gloucester County, Salem County, New Jersey; Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 29 min. 1 report 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 28, 2026, 6:46 PM EDT (22:46 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 28, 2026, 7:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 29 min
- Issued by
- NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties New Castle County, DE, Gloucester County, NJ, Salem County, NJ, Delaware County, PA
The radar
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:47 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 28, 6:53 PM EDT | FUNNEL CLOUD | 1 Ne South Wilmington, DE | Funnel cloud observed from Route 9 and Route 13 in Wilmington. |
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 28, 12:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
| Jul 28, 4:20 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 10.8 hours before the alert went out and 188 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
- 710 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -79 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 968 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 45 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 174 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 1.2
The text
As transmitted.
379
WFUS51 KPHI 282246
TORPHI
DEC003-NJC015-033-PAC045-282315-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0021.260728T2246Z-260728T2315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
646 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern New Castle County in northern Delaware...
Northwestern Salem County in southern New Jersey...
Northwestern Gloucester County in southern New Jersey...
South central Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 645 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Elsmere, or over Wilmington, moving northeast at
35 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...
Wilmington, Chester, Carneys Point, Swarthmore, Elsmere, Penns
Grove, Swedesboro, Newport, Arden, Talleyville, Chelsea, Beckett,
Greenville, Nether Providence Township, Chester Township,
Gibbstown, Mullica Hill, Wilmington Manor, Tinicum Township, and
Brookhaven.
This includes the following highways...
New Jersey Turnpike near exit 2.
Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 8.
Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 11 and 23.
Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 5 and 16.
Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 4.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3969 7560 3976 7565 3995 7537 3974 7522
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 240DEG 30KT 3974 7556
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Staarmann3 follow-up statements
663
WWUS51 KPHI 282251
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
651 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
DEC003-NJC015-033-PAC045-282315-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260728T2315Z/
New Castle DE-Salem NJ-Gloucester NJ-Delaware PA-
651 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NEW CASTLE...NORTHWESTERN SALEM...NORTHWESTERN
GLOUCESTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL DELAWARE COUNTIES...
At 650 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wilmington, moving northeast at 35 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...
Wilmington, Chester, Carneys Point, Swarthmore, Penns Grove,
Swedesboro, Arden, Talleyville, Chelsea, Beckett, Nether Providence
Township, Chester Township, Gibbstown, Mullica Hill, Tinicum
Township, Brookhaven, Ridley Park, Media, Upland, and Chester
Heights.
This includes the following highways...
New Jersey Turnpike near exit 2.
Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 8.
Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 15 and 23.
Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 6 and 16.
Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 4.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3971 7553 3980 7559 3995 7537 3974 7522
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 239DEG 30KT 3976 7551
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Staarmann201
WWUS51 KPHI 282302
SVSPHI
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
702 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
DEC003-NJC015-033-PAC045-282315-
/O.CON.KPHI.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260728T2315Z/
New Castle DE-Salem NJ-Gloucester NJ-Delaware PA-
702 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NEW CASTLE...NORTHWESTERN SALEM...NORTHWESTERN
GLOUCESTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL DELAWARE COUNTIES...
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.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3975 7545 3982 7550 3993 7536 3978 7525
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 238DEG 28KT 3981 7543
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Staarmann387 WWUS51 KPHI 282314 SVSPHI Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 714 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026 DEC003-NJC015-033-PAC045-282324- /O.EXP.KPHI.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260728T2315Z/ New Castle DE-Salem NJ-Gloucester NJ-Delaware PA- 714 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NEW CASTLE...NORTHWESTERN SALEM...NORTHWESTERN GLOUCESTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL DELAWARE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 715 PM EDT... The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for northern Delaware...southern New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ. LAT...LON 3975 7545 3982 7550 3993 7536 3978 7525 TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 240DEG 30KT 3986 7532 $$ Staarmann
The office that day
Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 5:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | New Castle | 61 min |
| Jul 28, 5:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Kent | 52 min |
| Jul 28, 6:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Kent, New Castle | 52 min |
| Jul 28, 6:16 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | New Castle | 29 min |
| Jul 28, 6:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | New Castle | 67 min |
| Jul 28, 6:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Kent, New Castle | 67 min |
| Jul 28, 6:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Kent | 50 min |
| Jul 28, 6:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Kent, Sussex | 61 min |
| Jul 28, 7:11 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | New Castle | 3 hr |
| Jul 28, 7:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Sussex | 50 min |
| Jul 28, 1:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Warren | 38 min |
| Jul 28, 1:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Warren | 44 min |
| Jul 28, 1:49 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | PHI | Sussex, Warren | 26 min |
| Jul 28, 2:04 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Warren | 10 hr |
| Jul 28, 2:11 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset | 4 hr |
| Jul 28, 2:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren | 45 min |
| Jul 28, 2:45 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Warren | 9 hr |
| Jul 28, 2:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex | 49 min |
| Jul 28, 3:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Middlesex, Monmouth | 41 min |
| Jul 28, 3:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren | 23 min |
| Jul 28, 4:02 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Middlesex | 2 hr |
| Jul 28, 5:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon | 34 min |
| Jul 28, 5:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Warren | 43 min |
| Jul 28, 6:10 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 2 hr | |
| Jul 28, 6:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset | 25 min |
| Jul 28, 6:17 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon, Warren | 6 hr |
| Jul 28, 7:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem | 54 min |
| Jul 28, 7:23 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | PHI | 2 hr | |
| Jul 28, 7:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem | 23 min |
| Jul 28, 7:55 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Hunterdon | 4 hr |
| Jul 27, 8:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Chester | 23 min |
| Jul 28, 1:02 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton | 4 hr |
| Jul 28, 5:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Lehigh, Northampton | 15 min |
| Jul 28, 5:55 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Berks | 3 hr |
| Jul 28, 6:56 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Bucks, Lehigh, Northampton | 5 hr |
| Jul 28, 7:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Berks, Chester, Montgomery | 35 min |
| Jul 28, 7:24 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | PHI | Chester | 4 hr |
| Jul 28, 7:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PHI | Bucks, Northampton | 44 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.