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- 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.
