Tornado warnings expire as severe storms move through Philadelphia region

A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect today in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain in the afternoon and night.

Several storms will likely turn severe with damaging winds, intense lightning and the threat of isolated tornadoes.

The tornado warnings in effect for parts of Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties expired at 5:30 p.m. Part of Berks County was also under a tornado warning Monday.

There will also be periods of heavy rain for parts of the area that may cause flash flooding.

A severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. has been issued for the greater Philadelphia region. 

A flash flood warning is in effect in Burlington, Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties until 10:30 p.m. Another flash flood warning is in effect in Delaware County until 9 p.m.

All of this will cause longer evening commute times, delays in air travel, delays or postponements of outdoor activities, including Monday night's 2026 Men's World Cup match at Lincoln Financial Field. Power outages are also possible.

Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival has already closed for the remainder of Monday.

By Wednesday, dry, seasonable and sunny conditions will return.

Timing out Monday's severe storms in Philadelphia region

• 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Philly, I-95, Lower Bucks, Lower Montgomery, Chester, Delco, Northern Delaware
• 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Inland South Jersey, Jersey Shore, Southern Delaware

Threats of Monday's severe storms

The Philadelphia region is at level two out of five on the severe storm risk. The Delaware Valley is also in a level two of four for excessive rainfall risk. 

The main threats of the storms will be damaging winds, intense lightning, isolated tornadoes and 1 to 2 inches of heavy rain in some areas, including localized flash flooding. 

Here's your 7-day forecast:

Monday: NEXT Weather Alert for storms. High 86, low 69.

Tuesday: Lingering showers. High 82, low 71.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 86, low 65.

Thursday: P.m. storms. 89, low 67.

Friday: Tracking storms. High 88, low 71.  

Saturday: Chance of storms. High 85, low 71. 

Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 87, low 70.