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The severe weather threat has diminished, but the flash flood threat remains.

A moderate to heavy rain continues to fall across a large part of our area with numerous flash flood warnings.

Northern Bucks County looks to have received the most rainfall at 3-5".

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Jul 28, 2026, 6:24 PM

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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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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.

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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.

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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.