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Updated · NBC Philadelphia · Jun 21
Monday Storms Threaten Philadelphia From 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. as Isolated Tornado Risk Emerges
Updated
Updated · NBC Philadelphia · Jun 21

Monday Storms Threaten Philadelphia From 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. as Isolated Tornado Risk Emerges

3 articles · Updated · NBC Philadelphia · Jun 21

Summary

  • 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. is the main window for severe storms Monday, with forecasters warning of damaging wind gusts, flooding downpours and a possible isolated tornado.
  • A warm front lifting north after a cloudy, showery start is expected to trigger the afternoon and evening storms, following a dry first night of summer with lows in the 60s.
  • Philadelphia Stadium could see disruptions during Monday's FIFA World Cup match if the strongest cells move through during the evening.
  • A few showers may linger into Tuesday morning before sunshine returns; Wednesday is expected to be the week's best day, with the next meaningful rain chance not arriving until Friday.

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