Severe Thunderstorm Warning

This is an important message from ReadyPhiladelphia. Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 12:15 PM.  High winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning possible.  Seek shelter. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Philadelphia until 1215 PM EDT. At 1127 am EDT severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Collegeville to near Gradyville to Greenville moving east at 45 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Source... radar indicated. Impact... expect damage to roofs... siding... and trees.  Precautionary/preparedness actions:  -For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. -In addition to damaging winds, frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder you are close enough to be struck by lightning. For additional updates and weather information, visit www.weather.gov/phi For all current NWS Watches, Warnings, or Advisories, visit http://goo.gl/xfexUk For further information on emergency preparedness, visit www.phila.gov/ready     You received this message because you are registered with ReadyPhiladelphia. To change your Alert preferences, Login. For questions, e-mail warning@phila.gov.