Severe storms Monday in Philadelphia region could affect France-Iraq's World Cup match. Here's the forecast.
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Key Points:
- A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region today, with severe storms expected in the afternoon and evening, including damaging winds, intense lightning, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rain causing potential flash flooding.
- A severe thunderstorm watch is active until 9 p.m. for the greater Philadelphia area, while Bucks and Burlington counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 3 p.m.
- The storms are expected to disrupt evening commutes, air travel, and outdoor events, including the postponement of Monday night's 2026 Men's World Cup match and the closure of Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival for the day.
- The severe weather risk is rated level two out of five for storms and level two out of four for excessive rainfall, with 1 to 2 inches of rain possible in some areas.
- Dry and seasonable conditions will return by Wednesday, with a forecast of mostly sunny weather following the stormy Monday and Tuesday.
