The Brief
- Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for parts of Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks counties until 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 19.
- Heat advisory remains in place for the region through 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, with heat index values near 99 degrees.
- Residents are urged to take shelter and stay hydrated due to risks of damaging winds, hail, and heat-related illnesses.
PHILADELPHIA – The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks counties until 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. A heat advisory also remains in effect for the area through 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, with forecasters warning of dangerous heat and humidity.
Severe weather threat Tuesday evening
What we know:
At 8:04 p.m., radar detected a severe thunderstorm over Feasterville, about 13 miles west of Trenton, moving east at 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The storm could bring wind gusts up to 60 mph and penny-size hail, which may damage roofs, siding, trees, and power lines, the National Weather Service said.…