Tornado Watch issued for much of Philly region as severe storms move into region | Live updates
Last updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 11:22PM GMT
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A Tornado Watch is in effect for much of the Philadelphia region Tuesday evening due to possible severe storms.
Downpours and storms could develop at any time, with intense rainfall and even gusty winds.
Tuesday will be the most active day this week with unsettled weather possible at any point of the day. Tropical humidity will fuel our biggest risk of flooding downpours.
A severe weather risk exists too, which is slightly elevated south of the city. Other than intense rainfall, damaging wind gusts and a brief tornado are possible. High 79.
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Severe weather alerts are in effect across the region Tuesday as a line of powerful storms moves through.
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Jul 28, 2026, 11:16 PM GMT
Tornado warning expires for New Castle, Salem, Gloucester and Delaware counties
A Tornado Warning has expired for Delaware County in Pennsylvania, Salem and Gloucester counties in New Jersey and New Castle County, Delaware.
A warning means that either a tornado has been spotted or a radar has picked one up.
Tornado watch vs warning: What to do when you see alert messages
If you are in an area with a tornado warning, it’s time to act immediately. Get to a safe space such as a storm shelter. If you don’t have one, the best option is usually in the basement or the middle of a building, away from windows, preferably in an area with reinforced walls.
Jul 28, 2026, 10:37 PM GMT
Safety tips during a tornado warning
A tornado warning means that either a tornado has been spotted or a radar has picked one up.
Tornado watch vs warning: What to do when you see alert messages
If you are in an area with a tornado warning, it’s time to act immediately. Get to a safe space such as a storm shelter.
If you don’t have one, the best option is usually in the basement or the middle of a building, away from windows, preferably in an area with reinforced walls.
Jul 28, 2026, 10:55 PM GMT
Tornado Warning expires for Chester County, Pa.
A Tornado Warning has expired for Chester County, Pa.
A warning means that either a tornado has been spotted or a radar has picked one up.
Tornado watch vs warning: What to do when you see alert messages
If you are in an area with a tornado warning, it’s time to act immediately. Get to a safe space such as a storm shelter. If you don’t have one, the best option is usually in the basement or the middle of a building, away from windows, preferably in an area with reinforced walls.
Jul 28, 2026, 8:51 PM GMT
Roads flooded in Reading, Pa. following afternoon storms
Some streets in Reading, Pa. were flooded after storms that hit the area on Tuesday afternoon.
Severe weather threats continued into Tuesday evening, with another round of storms expected.
