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WFUS51 KPHI 162256
TORPHI
DEC005-MDC011-162330-
/O.NEW.KPHI.TO.W.0015.250516T2256Z-250516T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
656 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Sussex County in southern Delaware...
  Southeastern Caroline County in eastern Maryland...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 656 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
  Sharptown, or 7 miles southeast of Hurlock, moving east at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

  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...
  Georgetown, Seaford, Millsboro, Laurel, Federalsburg, Milton,
  Bridgeville, Delmar, Dagsboro, Gumboro, Sycamore, Blades, and
  Bethel.

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!

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 3846 7569 3849 7570 3864 7571 3869 7577
      3868 7578 3868 7580 3869 7580 3870 7582
      3880 7531 3845 7524
TIME...MOT...LOC 2256Z 266DEG 49KT 3857 7575

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Staarmann