03/16/2026
⚠️ A Tornado Watch is in effect for New Castle County, DE, until 7 PM this evening, Monday, March 16, 2026. Our region is currently under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms.
Primary Threats: Widespread damaging winds (gusts over 60 mph) and brief, fast-forming tornadoes are possible.
Secondary Hazards: Isolated hail and localized flash flooding from intense rainfall.
Severe Weather Window: Conditions are expected to deteriorate this afternoon, with the highest risk between 2 PM and 11 PM.
Peak Concern: The 5 PM to 7 PM window is most critical as a squall line moves through.
Wind Advisory: Outside of storms, southerly wind gusts of 35–45 mph (up to 50 mph) are expected.
Stay Alert: Monitor weather updates closely as conditions can change rapidly.
Shelter: Be prepared to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor immediately if a warning is issued.
Impacts: Expect potential power outages, downed trees, and travel disruptions.
Click the link below to sign up for the Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS) to receive public warning and emergency protective action information.
https://dema.delaware.gov/preparedness/index.shtml?dc=dens
We are continuing to monitor the weather conditions as well as partner agency notifications and we will provide updates as we receive them.
Be safe out there, Elsmere!
Affected Area: Kent, DE; New Castle, DE; Sussex, DE; Caroline, MD; Kent, MD; Queen Anne's, MD; Talbot, MD; Atlantic, NJ; Burlington, NJ; Camden, NJ; Cape May, NJ; Cumberland, NJ; Gloucester, NJ; Hunterdon, NJ; Mercer, NJ; Middlesex, NJ; Monmouth, NJ; Morris, NJ; Ocean, NJ; Salem, NJ; Somerset, NJ; S...
