Thunderstorms, Tornadoes Possible Friday In Eastern PAHail, 60 mile per hour wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible, officials said. Severe thunderstorms could move into the greater Philadelphia area Friday as the multi-day storm front that has been battering the region intensifies, forecasters said.
The storms could bring with them hail, 60 mile per hour wind gusts, and even a few tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the region between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Timing for the severity of these bouts remains uncertain, but the Weather Service's Mt. Holly, New Jersey branch further clarified that the first round is likely between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and a second round will hit between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.t's part of the remnants of a severe cross-country storm bearing potential tornadoes and 80 mile an hour wind gusts across the midwest, Accuweather says.
Tornadoes are also possible in the Philly area Friday, forecasters said in their most recent update.
"Part of this area may face a period of torrential downpours, high winds and localized hail," Accuweather adds.
While showers may be heavy at times, they're also expected to be scattered. Several hours of rainfall could be frequently punctuated by several hours of dry and still conditions over the coming days. |
