NEW CASTLE, DE; Gloucester, NJ; Salem, NJ; Dela… — At 137 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Penns Grove, or over Wilmington, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Locations impacted include... Wilmington, Chester, Carneys Point, Folcroft, Elsmere, Paulsboro, Penns Grove, Swedesboro, Newport, Arden, Talleyville, Beckett, Greenville, Chester Township, Philadelphia International Arpt, Mullica Hill, Gibbstown, Tinicum Township, Darby Township, and Nether Providence Township.
This includes the following highways... New Jersey Turnpike near exit 2. Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 10. Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 12 and 23. Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 4 and 18. Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania near mile marker 0.
Severe weather in New Castle, DE; Gloucester, NJ; Salem, NJ; Delaware, PA brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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