Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Sussex County, Delaware
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 7 at 1:22PM EDT until August 7 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 540 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL DELAWARE KENT IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN SOUTHERN DELAWARE SUSSEX IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CAROLINE KENT QUEEN ANNE'S TALBOT IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY MERCER MONMOUTH IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY HUNTERDON MIDDLESEX MORRIS SOMERSET SUSSEX WARREN IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC BURLINGTON CAMDEN CAPE MAY CUMBERLAND GLOUCESTER OCEAN SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BERKS LEHIGH NORTHAMPTON IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CARBON MONROE IN SOUTHEAST PENNSY
Effective August 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
Other Active Alerts in Delaware
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Get Severe Thunderstorm Watch Alerts for Sussex County
StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Sussex County, Delaware?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Sussex County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Sussex County, Delaware as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for New Castle County, Caroline County, Kent County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cumberland County, Mercer County, Monmouth County, Warren County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Lehigh County, Monroe County, Philadelphia County, Montgomery County, Gloucester County, Ocean County, Carbon County, Morris County, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County, Sussex County.