What to Know
- A FIRST ALERT was in effect for the Philadelphia region from 2 p.m. through 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, due to a storm that brought heavy rain and strong winds.
- The worst weather hit during the mid to late afternoon hours, just in time for the afternoon and evening commute.
- The biggest concern was damaging wind gusts. While the strongest winds at the Jersey Shore possibly exceeded 50 mph, gusts of 40 to 50 mph were expected inland, especially in Delaware and South Jersey, with a few locations possibly topping 50 mph.
- The winds led to scattered tree damage, power outages, a temporary ground stop at Philadelphia International Airport and SEPTA delays Wednesday afternoon.
- Along with the wind threat, the storms brought downpours leading to ponding on roads, isolated hail and even the possibility for an isolated tornado.
- Get the latest updates on the storm by following the NBC10 First Alert Weather Team and downloading the NBC10 app.
Power outages on March 5, 2025, as of 10:30 p.m.
By Emily Rose Grassi
Rain moves out as winds stick around for Thursday
Cleanup underway after strong winds, heavy rains
Storms wind down but some still see rain
By Emily Rose Grassi
Heavy downpours impacting evening commutes Wednesday
Trees fall in Audubon, NJ, and Whitpain Township, PA
By Emily Rose Grassi
Massive tree falls on NJ golf course near holes 3 and 4
A golf course in New Jersey is dealing with cleaning up after Wednesday's storms brought down a tree.
The tree fell in between the hole three green and the hole four tee box at Pitman Golf Course on Wednesday, March 5, according to the course's Facebook.
No one was hurt when the tree fell, according to the course.
Tree falls in Brooklawn, NJ, and takes down powerlines
By Emily Rose Grassi
It's a dramatic looking scene after a tree fell in southern New Jersey and brought down power lines near a major roadway on Wednesday afternoon.
The right lane of Route 130 in Brooklawn is closed as crews work to clean up the fallen tree and power lines.
Driver's beware: Roads are starting to flood
By Emily Rose Grassi
PennDOT cameras are starting to show flooding on area roadways.
One spot in Philadelphia seeing a large flood is Interstate 76 on the westbound side near the City Avenue exit.
For more on the impacts to major roads in Pennsylvania, click here.
Ground delay at PHL because of thunderstorms
By Emily Rose Grassi
Strong line of storms move into our region
Ground stop at Philly International Airport
Damaging winds, downpours, severe storms move through Philly region
PECO prepares for storm
Timing and impact of Wednesday's storm
Heavy rain, winds expected across Philadelphia region
SEPTA expects delays due to inclement weather on Wednesday
Photos: Timeline of Wednesday's severe weather threat
Expect a cloudy, stormy Wednesday
Midweek storm to bring heavy rain, possible damaging winds to Philly region
By NBC10 First Alert Weather Team
NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Bill Henley is calling for a cloudy Wednesday morning with storms expected to head into the region over the course of the afternoon.
UPDATE: This article is no longer being updated. Get the latest updates on Wednesday's storm here
A powerful cold front is on the way and will bring a windy, rainy and possibly stormy Wednesday afternoon and evening in the Philadelphia region.
The rain -- it's should be too warm for snow -- is expected to move in later on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Ahead of the front, gusty south winds will push temperatures into the low 60s in the Philadelphia area.
