A large and dangerous tornado tore through Dover, Delaware, on Thursday evening, causing damage, according to the National Weather Service.
The tornado was confirmed at 6:18 p.m. EDT.
The NWS said the “confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over Dover Speedway, or over Dover, moving northeast at 30 mph. Damage from the tornado has been reported in Dover.”
“This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW,” the NWS warned.
Dover is located in Kent County, which is under tornado warning till 6:45 p.m. EDT.
The NWS warned, “You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible.”
Locations impacted by the tornado include:
Dover
Camden
Cheswold
Rising Sun-Lebanon
Rising Sun
Dover Base Housing
Dover Speedway
Wyoming
Little Creek
Leipsic
Rodney
Village
Kent Acres
Highland Acres
