Tornado confirmed in Bangor, Pennsylvania, following afternoon of unsettled, severe weather
The unsettled week in the Philadelphia region continued on Tuesday, starting with fog and a few showers. The afternoon got a bit busier with a severe thunderstorm watch, multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and even a confirmed tornado.
While most of the storms were strong enough to provide some gusty, even damaging winds, the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado in Bangor, Northampton County, occurred at 3:51 p.m., according to a storm report.
National Weather Service Mount Holly storm report on Wednesday said the tornado in Bangor, Northampton County, was an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 80-90 mph. The report also said the first damage was noted at a Public Works Barn and several tiles were blown off the roof. The final damage in the report from NWS said tiles were blown off a historic commercial building at the intersection of Murray Street and West Messinger Street.
The NEXT Weather Team received some pictures and video in Bushkill Township of what appears to be a funnel cloud.
Areas like Delaware and the Jersey shore should remain weather aware, but they are not under any of the watches or warnings.
Stay with the CBS News Philadelphia NEXT Weather team as we continue to cover these severe storms and keep you prepared and protected.
Looking ahead, Wednesday morning looks a bit soggy as the center of this stubborn upper low swings through, but then there will be more sunshine and drier conditions late Wednesday into the first half of Thursday before yet another low threatens with rain Thursday afternoon and Friday.
As of now, the majority of Mother's Day weekend is looking sunny, dry and mild. We will have to watch for lingering showers Saturday morning, but drier air working its way in should lead to a quiet Mother's Day Sunday. Historically, Mother's Day in Philly has trended damp, cloudy and cooler — but we may end up breaking that trend this year.
Temperature-wise, the week ahead will remain rather seasonable in the low to mid 70s, with Friday as the lone exception in the low 60s.
Tree pollen still remains out of control.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Tuesday: A few storms. High 77, low 61.
Wednesday: Break from the worst. High 76, low 57.
Thursday: Showers. High of 76, low of 58.
Friday: Cool, few showers. High of 67, low of 52.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. High of 73, low of 48.
Sunday: Sunny for Mom. High of 80, low of 53.
Monday: Sunny skies. High 79, low 55.
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