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Severe Storm Threatens PA Counties
7 Jun
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for seven Pennsylvania counties.
- Winds up to 60 mph and hail up to 0.75 inches are expected.
- Residents advised to move to interior rooms for protection.
On Saturday, June 6th, at 5:23 p.m. EDT, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a severe thunderstorm warning for seven counties in Pennsylvania. These include Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, and Northampton counties, as well as a portion of Warren County in New Jersey.
Forecasters anticipate hazardous conditions with wind gusts reaching 60 mph and hail approximately the size of a penny (0.75 inches). These conditions pose a risk to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines. The warning was projected to remain in effect until 6:30 p.m. EDT.
Officials strongly advise residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. A severe thunderstorm is defined as a storm producing winds of 58 mph or greater or hail one inch in diameter or larger. These storms can also bring heavy rainfall, potentially leading to flooding.
