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Severe Weather Possible Tonight In Eastern PA
The highest likelihood of stormy weather is between 7 and 11 p.m. Isolated wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible, forecasters say.
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA — The National Weather Service says there is a chance of severe thunderstorms Tuesday night across Eastern Pennsylvania as a cold front approaches.
The highest likelihood of stormy weather is between 7 and 11 p.m. During that timeframe, isolated wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible, forecasters say.
The thunderstorm risk "will highly depend on how much energy develops in the atmosphere," the National Weather Service said.
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The forecast currently calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms through 1 a.m. The chance of precipitation is currently 80 percent.
New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are expected, but higher amounts are possible if the thunderstorms materialize.
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Temperatures will go down to the low 40s overnight.
As of 2:50 p.m., the National Weather Service has not issued thunderstorm watches or warnings.
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Another mild day is underway. Showers will be on the increase for some areas this afternoon, then some thunderstorms may move through this evening and a few could be on the strong to severe side. #pawx #njwx #mdwx #dewx pic.twitter.com/GEKbHnqLt7
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) March 3, 2020
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