Saturday, February 25, 2017

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

This is a message from ReadyPhiladelphia.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8PM tonight, 2/25. Thunderstorms are possible with heavy rains and gusty winds.

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

This watch means that conditions are favorable for thunderstorms containing 1 inch or larger hail and/or wind gusts of at least 58 mph (50 knots).  Persons in the watch area should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.  Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.

For additional updates and weather information refer to the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov/phi
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