The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. in advance of possible severe weather across the Delaware and Lehigh vallies.
As we struggle through the heatwave in the Delaware and Lehigh allies, the region once again faces the possibility of severe weather.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire Delaware Valley and the entire Lehigh Valley until 9 p.m. Saturday. The main threat for any of these storms is the possibility of hail, up to quarter-size, as well as damaging wind gusts, up to 70 mph and frequent lightning, along with heavy rain.
Meanwhile, a heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. for the Delaware Valley as dangerous heat sits over the region.The City of Philadelphia has issued a Heat Health Emergency in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m. This activates the city's emergency heat programs, which include cooling centers, home visits by field teams and enhanced daytime outreach for those in homeless situations. The PCA Heatline will be open between 8:30 a.m.
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