Philadelphia Weather: Severe Storms Bring Heavy Rains, Wind Across Delaware Valley

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Severe storms moved through the Delaware Valley on Monday, leaving thousands without power.

A tornado watch that was issued for Philadelphia, surrounding counties, and New Jersey until 6 p.m. has been canceled.

A few thunderstorms were reported in Delaware, with wind gusts of 50 mph.

Damaging wind gusts of 50 to 60-plus mph are expected, outside of the storm threat.

Winds gusted to 70 mph along the coast, bringing down trees and powerlines. Power outages will occur and could be widespread. Flooding is also possible as some areas are expected to see upwards of 2.5" of rain.

Residents are advised to have electronic devices charged and have spare batteries on hand.

An additional damaging wind threat will be brought by any severe thunderstorms that forms. We are currently in a Slight Risk (2 out of 5) for severe weather.

The environment may also be supportive of the formation of a few rotating thunderstorms and thus an isolated tornado threat exists. Models are in agreement that the best chance for severe weather will be between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.

A flood advisory was issued for Montgomery and Chester Counties until 10:15 a.m. A flood advisory was also issued for Philadelphia until 10:45 a.m.

The weather forecast has already forced the City of Philadelphia to cancel its free food distribution for families in need on Monday. It will resume on Tuesday.

CBS3 Meteorologists Lauren Casey and Llarisa Abreu contributed to this report.

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