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Tornado Watch Issued for Eastern PA
12 Nov
Summary
- Isolated tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail are possible.
- Lehigh Valley, Berks, and Bucks counties under tornado watch.
- About half an inch to an inch of rain expected by Friday.
Eastern Pennsylvania, including the Lehigh Valley, is under a severe weather watch with risks of damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, issued a tornado watch for Lehigh Valley, Berks County, and Bucks County, effective until 7 pm Thursday. Forecasters indicated that the primary threat would occur in the afternoon, with conditions potentially intensifying around 5 pm.
The region can expect between half an inch and an inch of rainfall from Thursday through Friday. Light snow is also possible in the southern Pocono Mountains and some elevated areas of the Lehigh Valley. This severe weather outlook follows a period of cold weather, with a cold snap likely over the next few days. Residents are advised to review emergency plans and check supplies.
