Tornado Warning — Warned Area, DE — Mar 17, 2026
NWS PHI · ETN 1 · National Weather Service warning
Event Summary
The National Weather Service office PHI issued a tornado warning at 02:23 UTC on Mar 17, 2026. The warning was in effect for 37 minutes, ending at Mar 17, 2026 03:00 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 38.91, -75.92, moving east-northeast at about 54 mph.
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Counties Affected
Storm Reports
| Time | Location | County / State | EF | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 SE Ridgely | Caroline, MD | UNK | NWS Storm Survey determined an EF-1 tornado occurred along Holly Road with estimated maximum wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph. A narrow path of damage began shortly beyond (PHI) | |
| 2 SW Frederica | Kent, DE | UNK | An EF-1 tornado occurred south of Frederica. Tree damage started at the intersection of Carpenter Bridge Road and Fork Landing Road... where multiple trees were uproote (PHI) |
Preliminary local storm reports (SPC) within the warned area window — subject to revision after NWS surveys.