Philadelphia weather: Tornado warning, severe thunderstorms issued ahead of France-Iraq World Cup match
Philadelphia weather: Tornado Warning extended until 5:30pm
FOX 29 meteorologists Kathy Orr and Scott Williams break down the tornado warning that was extended until 5:30pm for West central Montgomery County, Northeastern Chester County, and North central Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA - Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact Monday's FIFA World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday night.
What we know:
Flash flood warning
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Delaware County, Southeastern Montgomery County and Northwestern Philadelphia County until 9:00 p.m. Monday.
Tornado warning
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning until 5:30 p.m. Monday for the following areas: West Central Montgomery County, Northeastern Chester County, and North central Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania.
At around 4:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Honey Brook, or 10 miles east of New Holland, moving east at 35 mph.
At 4:47 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Glenmoore, or 13 miles northwest of West Chester, moving east at 35 mph.
At 5:05 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Chester Springs, or 8 miles north of West Chester, moving east at 30 mph.
According to the NWS, residents are urged to stay inside, and seek shelter. Flying debris, quarter-size hail and other dangers will have the potential to destroy mobile homes, damage roofs, windows and vehicles.
Severe thunderstorm watch
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire region.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until 6:15 p.m. Monday in South central Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey, Northwestern Mercer County in central New Jersey, East central Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Central Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Along with heavy downpours and bouts of thunder and lightning, forecasters expect potentially damaging winds.
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Severe storms and lightning could impact Monday’s World Cup matches in Philadelphia and New Jersey, where France, Iraq, Norway and Senegal are scheduled to play.
The National Weather Service says there is a medium risk of flash flooding, with rainfall rates of 2" per hour possible.
Since lightning was detected within eight miles of the stadium, the game paused for 30 minutes and fans were escorted to safe areas.
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What's next:
Showers could linger into Tuesday morning, but forecasters expect sunshine to break through during the afternoon with temps near 80.
Near-perfect summer days are ahead for Wednesday and Thursday, with temps approaching 90 degrees on both days.
Another chance of rain is likely on Friday and storms could materialize on Saturday.
What you can do:
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The Source: Information from the National Weather Service and FOX 29 Weather Authority.