Tornado Watch — Sussex County, Delaware
Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop in and near the watch area. Stay alert and be ready to take shelter.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued August 20 at 3:00PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 605 UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 604. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL DELAWARE KENT IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN SOUTHERN DELAWARE SUSSEX IN MARYLAND THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CAROLINE KENT QUEEN ANNE'S TALBOT IN NEW JERSEY THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC BURLINGTON CAMDEN CAPE MAY CUMBERLAND GLOUCESTER SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA BUCKS CHESTER DELAWARE MONTGOMERY PHILADELPHIA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATLANTIC CITY, CAMDEN, CENTREVILLE, CHERRY HILL, CHESTERTOWN, DENTON, DEPTFORD, DOVER, DOYLESTOWN, EASTON, GEORGETOWN, GLASSBORO, HAMMONTON, MEDIA, MILL
Effective August 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Watch
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
Also In Effect For
This same Tornado Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Watch mean for Sussex County, Delaware?
Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop in and near the watch area. Stay alert and be ready to take shelter.
Is this Tornado Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Tornado Watch alerts for Sussex County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Tornado Watch is also in effect for Caroline County, Cumberland County, Camden County, Kent County, New Castle County, Kent County, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Cape May County, Gloucester County, Salem County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, Bucks County.