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Delaware Valley tornado threat: Threat passes as torrential rain brings flash flooding potential

By and FOX 29 staff
Updated  June 5, 2024 11:29pm EDT
Severe Weather
FOX 29 Philadelphia

Tornado threat passes as torrential rain brings flash flood warnings

As a tornado threat crossed from New Castle County, Delaware into Salem County, New Jersey, heavy rain created additional worries with the threat of flash flooding.

PHILADELPHIA - Cloudy, humid and warm conditions remain as thunderstorm activity moves into the Delaware Valley.

A tornado warning has been issued for Salem County, in New Jersey until 12 a.m. Thursday.

Thunderstorms have been on the move, sliding into the region from southwest to northeast. These storms will bring some heavy downpours with rain rates that are very high. Flash flooding could become an issue. Flash flood warnings have been issued in Chester County until 2:30 a.m.

Additionally, some hail is associated with this system.

As of late Wednesday night, areas of New Castle County has received up to and over 4 inches of rain, so anyone out on the roads should proceed with caution. 

Stay tuned to FOX 29.com and FOX Local for updates.