Weather Alert, April 6th : Potential for Severe Thunderstorms this Afternoon and Evening

There is the potential for some severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across parts of our region. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the far southern part of our region to a slight risk (2/5) of severe thunderstorms. It is possible though that a higher concentration of stronger thunderstorms evolves late Thursday afternoon from southern New Jersey to Delmarva.

Hazardous Weather: Severe Thunderstorms.

Locations affected: The highest chances across southern New Jersey and Delmarva.

Timing: Highest threat between 4PM-8PM Thursday.

Impacts: Some thunderstorms may turn severe with locally damaging winds and hail. The tornado threat is very low at this time.

Confidence on occurrence: High confidence on thunderstorm development, however lower confidence regarding coverage of severe storms.