Strong storms clear southern Delaware beach, more rain in the forecast this week

Gray skies took over the Delaware beaches, with traffic moving toward clearer skies to the north as lightning struck on Monday afternoon.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for the southeastern portion of Delaware, including Georgetown, Millsboro and Lewes, until 3:45 p.m. The National Weather Service warns of wind up to 60 mph with possible quarter-sized hail.

 Delmarva Power was reporting only a handful of power outages in southern Delaware on Monday afternoon.

In Rehoboth Beach, beachgoers were forced off the sand for safety twice as storms rolled in, said Rehoboth Beach Patrol Captain Kent Buckson.

"It was a very dangerous system," he said, noting that everybody moved off the beach quickly as the skies darkened.

A chance of storms continues in southern Delaware through Thursday evening. Temperatures are expected to remain in the low 90s, with humidity making it feel much hotter.

On Monday, the humidity made it feel about 102 degrees in Georgetown, with only a slight breeze.

For the full forecast, go to weather.gov.

Did you get stuck in the storm? Share your photos with reporter Maddy Lauria at (302) 345-0608, mlauria@delawareonline.com or on Twitter @MaddyinMilford.