Sun May 04 09:30:00 UTC 2025: **Severe Storms Threaten Philadelphia Region Saturday Evening**
PHILADELPHIA, PA (CBS Philadelphia) – A severe weather alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region Saturday evening, May 3rd, from 4 p.m. to midnight, due to the potential for severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for multiple counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
The storms, fueled by unseasonably warm temperatures (reaching the mid-80s), could bring damaging winds, hail, and a low-end tornado risk, primarily northwest of Philadelphia. Areas like the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, Chester County, and parts of Bucks and Montgomery counties are under a Level 2 (slight) risk of severe weather, while areas closer to the Delaware River, including Philadelphia itself, are under a Level 1 (marginal) risk.
While not everyone will experience severe weather, the greatest chance of storms is north and west of the I-95 corridor. The low-end tornado risk (approximately 2%) is concentrated in areas including Chester County, Berks County, the Lehigh Valley, and upper Bucks and Montgomery counties.
Potential impacts include downed trees and power lines, travel delays at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and possible delays or cancellation of the Phillies baseball game. The Broad Street Run will likely experience rain later in the morning and afternoon, though the severe threat should have passed.
The unsettled weather pattern will continue into next week, with chances of showers and storms on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Significant rainfall is expected, potentially alleviating the ongoing drought.
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