The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Philadelphia and its surrounding counties Sunday as the heat emergency is set to end at midnight.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Philadelphia , Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties along with Gloucester, Salem and Camden, Burlington counties in New Jersey and New Castle County in Delaware. The warning has been issued until 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Wind gusts have reached 60 mph accompanied by penny-sized hail.Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible according to the NWS.
Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to get struck by lightning.In addition to the severe storm warning, Philadelphia has been under a declared Heat Health Emergency since 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The Heat Health Emergency will end at midnight, 11:59 p.m on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
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