...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN SUSSEX COUNTY...
At 643 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Laurel, or 12
miles north of Salisbury, and is nearly stationary. A 58 mph wind
gust was measured near Bethel at 614 PM EDT.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Broadcast media.
IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Laurel, Sycamore, and Bethel.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move
indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck
by lightning.
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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HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN;
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED;
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
