Tornado watch canceled, flash flood threat remains for Philadelphia region | Live updates

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Last updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 3:24AM GMT
Damage across region after severe storms
Damage across region after severe storms

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

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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2 hours and 19 minutes ago

Severe thunderstorm and tornado watches have been canceled

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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.