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.
Severe weather alerts are in effect across the region Tuesday as a line of powerful storms moves through.
For the latest alerts in your area, visit this page at 6abc.com/Weather.
The same storm system impacting the Philadelphia region on Tuesday spawned tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in the Midwest.
An EF-2 tornado that touched down in Wisconsin on Monday, ripping off roofs from homes and destroying businesses.
In Chicago, the storms triggered flash flooding. Many drivers were forced to leave their vehicles behind.
Hundreds of thousands of customers are still without power Tuesday.
The threat of flash flooding means water can build up quickly, leaving drivers with little time to react.
Drivers are reminded of the dangers of driving through flooded roadways.
Meteorologist Adam Joseph says just six inches of water can be enough to cause a car to stall, stranding drivers in the middle of flood waters.
Twelve inches of fast-moving water can carry a small car away, Joseph said.
More than a foot of fast-moving water can carry away most large SUVs.
So, if you are ever in doubt, remember the saying, "turn around, don't drown."
A Flood Watch is in effect for the Philadelphia region as severe storms are set to hit our area on Tuesday.
The Watch went into effect Tuesday morning and will remain in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday.
For the latest forecast and StormTracker 6 radar, visit 6abc.com/Weather.
