Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Chester County, PA
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NWS Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Chester County until 1:45 PM EDT on September 2.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Issued
- September 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ. The alert is effective from 12:40 PM EDT until 1:45 PM EDT on September 2, 2026.
Affected Areas
Southwestern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, including Oxford, Parkesburg, West Grove, Homeville, Glen Roy, Cochranville, Landenberg, Mount Vernon, Kemblesville, North Star, Atglen, Avondale, and Toughkenamon.
What You Should Do
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Do not drive vehicles through flooded roadways. Report severe weather to the nearest law enforcement agency.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Strasburg to near Delta to near Cockeysville, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Torrential rainfall may lead to flash flooding. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 12:40 PM EDT to 1:45 PM EDT on September 2, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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