A tornado watch was issued for much of the Philadelphia area Thursday as a storm system moves into the area, bringing a threat of hail and damaging winds.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in New Castle County, Delaware, as severe thunderstorms and flash flooding hit the region.
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.