Severe storms led to tornado warnings, heavy rain and flooding in parts of the region. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Brittney Shipp has the forecast.
What to Know
- A FIRST ALERT was in effect for the Philadelphia region late Monday afternoon into the evening due to storms that brought heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and tornado warnings.
- The FIRST ALERT was in effect into the evening due to the risk of severe storms.
- The storm led to tornado warnings in Berks County, Pennsylvania, as well as Sussex County, Delaware. Both warnings later expired.
- The storms also led to flooding on roads and storm damage throughout the region.
- Download the NBC10 app and follow the NBC10 First Alert Weather team for the latest updates on Monday’s storm.
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Tornado Warning in effect for Sussex County, Delaware
Flash Flood Warning in effect for part of the region
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Philadelphia
Tornado Warning expires for Berks County
Severe storms lead to Tornado Warning for Berks County
National Weather Service issues Tornado Warning for Berks County
Tornado Warning in effect for Berks County
Severe storms move towards Philly region
Tracking some severe weather for later on Monday. What could it mean for Phillies' home opener?
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UPDATE: This story is no longer being updated. Get the latest weather updates here.
A FIRST ALERT will be in effect for the Philadelphia region late Monday afternoon into the evening due to storms that are expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and a possible isolated tornado.
“The First Alert is in effect for our entire region tomorrow from 4 p.m. through 9 p.m. due to the risk of severe storms. There will still be showers after 9 p.m. in our region, however, the severe risk will end at 9 p.m.,” NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Robert Johnson said. “There will still be showers after 9 p.m. in our region, however, the severe risk will end at 9 p.m.”
The storm’s main threat will be damaging winds but an isolated tornado is also possible. The heavy rain will lead to street flooding and possible hail for areas south of Philadelphia.
