Tornado Warning — Kent County, Delaware
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 6:24PM EDT until August 20 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
At 624 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Dover Speedway, or near Dover, moving east at 30 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, Camden, Dover Base Housing, Rising Sun-Lebanon, Dover Speedway, Rising Sun, Wyoming, Little Creek, Highland Acres, Rodney Village, and Kent Acres.
Effective August 20, 2026 at 6:24 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Warning mean for Kent County, Delaware?
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Is this Tornado Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
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