Townsend

There is a risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening producing damaging winds, with a couple tornadoes possible, and heavy downpours leading to some localized urban and small stream flooding.

 

Locations affected: The entire region is at risk for severe thunderstorms and localized flooding. The highest risk for damaging winds and any tornadoes is generally along and west of a Trenton to Philadelphia to Georgetown line. The highest risk for flooding is along the urban corridor. Refer to the attached graphics.

 

Timing: This afternoon through this evening. The greatest risk is between 4 PM to 10 PM.

 

Impacts: Severe thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts bringing down trees and power lines resulting in power outages. Excessive rainfall rates could result in localized flash flooding, mainly limited to urban and poor drainage areas.

 

There is now a Moderate Risk area (Level 4 of 5) for areas just west of Delaware and Enhanced (Level 3 out of 5) for all of Delaware.

 

Localized large hail to the size of quarters is possible (mainly west of I-95). In addition, an isolated tornado cannot be completely ruled out.

 

Stay weather aware this afternoon and evening and be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings.