WFO PHILADELPHIA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 20, 2026

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TORNADO WARNING

Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

Issued by National Weather Service New York NY

635 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR

NORTHEASTERN KENT COUNTY...

At 634 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado

was located 9 miles northeast of Dover, moving east at 35 mph. This

storm has a history of producing a trained spotter and radar

confirmed tornado near Dover.

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...

Dover and Little Creek.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the

tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to

flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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