Full Notification

From the National Weather Service:
Confidence in severe weather remains high for this afternoon and evening. This event has the potential to produce widespread wind damage over portions of the forecast area, especially from around Philadelphia extending west and southwestward. Also, some of these storms could be significant, as defined by wind gusts of at least 75 mph or EF2 tornadoes. Heavy rainfall could also lead to localized flash flooding. A Tornado Watch is in effect for the entire region through this evening.
 
Multiple rounds of showers and embedded thunderstorms will continue moving through the region this afternoon, along with strong southerly winds. Some of these storms could be severe, but the threat for more widespread significant severe weather will be mainly in the evening period as a line of storms moves through from west to east along a strong cold front.
 
Key Messages:

• Severe thunderstorms likely this afternoon and evening. The primary hazard is expected to be damaging winds, though there is also potential for a few tornadoes.
• Excessive rainfall from thunderstorms may result in localized flash flooding. 
• Gusty winds are expected this afternoon into tonight, even outside of thunderstorms. Wind gusts could reach 40-50 mph at times, and a Wind Advisory is in effect for the entire area. These winds will initially be out of the south through this evening, and then shift to westerly overnight in the wake of the cold front.
• Some areas of minor coastal flooding possible this afternoon into tonight. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Ocean and Sussex (DE) Counties.

Instructions:

Secure outdoor items as high winds are expected. Be prepared for possible power outages.