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Delaware sees first Cyclosporiasis case in ongoing multistate outbreak
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Key Points:
- The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 8:45 PM EDT for parts of northern Delaware, southern New Jersey, and southeastern Pennsylvania due to heavy thunderstorms.
- Radar indicated up to 0.5 inches of rain have already fallen, with an expected rainfall rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour and additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches possible.
- Life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected, affecting creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses in locations including Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington, and Newark.
- Major highways impacted include Interstate 295, Interstate 476, New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 76, Interstate 95, and Interstate 676 across the affected states.
- Authorities advise motorists to avoid flooded roads and emphasize the "Turn around, don't drown" safety message, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
