The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly, New Jersey has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the area, beginning at 3:29 PM Eastern Time on July 4th and running through 11:00 PM Eastern Time the same evening.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to develop across the affected area. Residents should remain alert and monitor updated forecasts as the evening progresses.
With Fourth of July celebrations and outdoor gatherings planned throughout the region, officials urge the public to keep a close eye on the sky and be ready to seek shelter quickly if threatening weather approaches. Severe thunderstorms can bring damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall.
Stay tuned to TV Delmarva for the latest weather updates throughout the evening as conditions develop.
