Today’s warning is a repeat of yesterday’s, and it’s in effect until 4:45 this afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that may include “quarter-size hail” and torrential rains for our area and beyond.

This warning is in effect until 7:30 PM today.

Statement from the National Weather Service:

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Central Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania…

Until 445 PM EDT.

At 352 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Spring Mount to near Coatesville, moving
southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Public. Several reports of wind damage and hail have been
received from Berks and Chester Counties in association
with these storms.

IMPACT…Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include…

Philadelphia, Camden, West Chester, Norristown, Chester, Pottstown,
Phoenixville, Lansdale, West Norriton, East Norriton, Coatesville,
Yeadon, Westtown, Downingtown, Conshohocken, Hatboro, Souderton,
Folcroft, Ambler and Swarthmore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

These storms are producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows!

In addition to large hail and damaging winds, frequent cloud to
ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors
immediately. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough
to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.