Weather officials issued a severe thunderstorm warning for areas of Philadelphia and New Jersey. The security measure extends until 6:45 pm Eastern Daylight Time, covering Camden, Gloucester (north-central), Burlington (west-central) and Philadelphia (south-central) counties.
At around 6:23 pm local time, intense storm systems were detected. They formed in a band that ran from Camden, through Bellmawr, to Woodbury Heights, moving east at a speed of 30 miles per hour.
The main danger lies in gusts of wind, which can reach up to 96 km/h, accompanied by hail with a diameter similar to that of a 25 cent coin.
Information on the intensity and location of storm cells was captured and indicated by meteorological radar systems, allowing real-time monitoring of the phenomenon’s progression.
Possible material damage is expected. Vehicles may suffer minor damage, while homes and structures are at risk of damage to roofs and coverings, as well as falling trees and interruptions in the electricity supply.
Urban areas and towns in the storm’s path
Locations directly affected by the storm include:
- Philadelphia
- Camden
- Gloucester City
- Cherry Hill
- Evesham
- Mount Laurel
- Deptford
- Voorhees
- West Deptford
- Lindenwold
- Bellmawr
- Woodbury
- Berlin
- Paulsboro
- Magnolia
- Westville
- Woodbury Heights
- National Park
- Brooklawn
- Chesilhurst
Urgent warning for spectators at Philadelphia Stadium
An urgent safety advisory has been directed to individuals present at Philadelphia Stadium, who should seek safe shelter without delay, given the imminent storm.
Roads at risk of closures and accidents due to bad weather
The alert also covers sections of important expressways and interstates, where drivers should pay extra attention and, if possible, avoid traffic:
- New Jersey Turnpike, between exits 3 and 4
- Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mileposts 15 and 22
- Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mileposts 348 and 351
- Interstate 76 in New Jersey between mileposts 0 and 3
- Interstate 295, in New Jersey, between mileposts 18 and 41
- Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania near milepost 1
- Interstate 676 in New Jersey between mileposts 0 and 4
- Atlantic City Expressway, between mileposts 42 and 44