New Castle County, Delaware — A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is moving through New Castle County this afternoon, and the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey has issued a Tornado Warning for the county until 1:45 PM EST.

What is happening:

At 1:20 PM EST, the storm was over Stanton, near Newark, moving northeast at 15 miles per hour. Radar showed rotation inside the storm. The warning covers all of New Castle County, including Wilmington, Elsmere, New Castle, Newport, Wilmington Manor, Stanton, Bellefonte, Edgemoor, and Brookside, along with the Delaware Memorial Bridge and Interstate 95 in Delaware between mile markers 5 and 19.

Local impacts:

The storm can produce a tornado and quarter-size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to anyone caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur, and tree damage is likely.

What to do:

Take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from 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.

Source: National Weather Service, Mount Holly, NJ, November 12, 2026.