Severe Weather Expected in Bucks County as Tornado Watch Ends A tornado watch issued for parts of Bucks and Montgomery counties earlier Monday has been lifted by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. The agency confirmed the watch was no longer in effect around 6:00 p.m., though a high wind advisory with potential thunderstorms remains active. The Weather Service urged residents to stay weather aware, noting damaging winds could persist later that night as a cold front moves through the region. The storm system responsible for the tornado watch spans much of the eastern United States, extending from Maryland to New Jersey. Meteorologists described the weather pattern as a series of storms moving northward, with one system “chugging its way up I-95.” Windy conditions are expected Monday afternoon and into early Tuesday as strong storms pass through the area. Severe thunderstorms are anticipated to strike Bucks County from mid-afternoon through approximately 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. While the entire region faces severe weather risks, the highest threat is concentrated in Philadelphia and areas south and west of the city. Wind gusts during the storm could reach 50 to 55 miles per hour, though meteorologist Robert Deal of the Mount Holly office clarified these are likely to be isolated bursts rather than sustained high winds. Regular wind speeds are expected to range from 20 to 30 mph throughout the event. Deal noted that severe thunderstorms will continue after 2 p.m., with the cold front bringing an additional surge of wind later that night. These conditions could lead to localized power outages and make driving hazardous, particularly for vehicles with high profiles. The Weather Service advised drivers to exercise extra caution during the storm.#national_weather_service #philadelphia #bucks_county #mount_holly #josh_shapiro
