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Last updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:19PM 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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Jul 28, 2026, 6:24 PM

Get Severe Weather Alerts at 6abc.com/Weather

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.

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1 hour and 28 minutes ago

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.

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1 hour and 48 minutes ago

Tornado Watch issued for parts of region

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania ahead of possible severe storms this evening.

See a full list of counties under the watch here.

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3 hours and 56 minutes ago

Get Severe Weather Alerts at 6abc.com/Weather

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.

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6:17 PM GMT

Tornado Warning for Northampton and Monroe counties expires

A Tornado Warning that had been in effect for Northampton and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania earlier Tuesday afternoon has expired.