Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings End in Area

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning following an earlier tornado warning for Delaware County and specifically Lima, Tuesday afternoon. 

The tornado warning ended at 1 p.m. and severe thunderstorm warning at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. 

A tornado was predicted to pass Lima at 12:55 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. There was no word if a tornado was actually spotted. 

The National Weather Service radar indicated a tornado near Boothwyn around 12:45 p.m., moving northeast at 25 miles per hour. 

A tornado was predicted to be near Parkside and Chester by 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. 

The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. If you don't have a basement, the lowest floor of a building, an interior hallway or closet are also safe places. Use blankets or pillows to cover yourself and stay away from windows. 

Please report hail or strong winds to the National Weather Service at 1-877-633-6772.