The National Weather Service is warning of the risk of severe weather for the region, including Bucks and Hunterdon counties.
Forecasters said severe thunderstorms are likely to hit between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. The main threats involve damaging wind gusts reaching up to 80 mph and the potential for hail.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Bucks County until 7 p.m. Monday, as meteorologists warned that the atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes.
The National Weather Service’s regional office advised local residents to monitor the forecast and be aware of watches and warnings.
While the “slight risk” covers much of the county, the National Weather Service noted that the probability of severe weather increases in areas west of Bucks County.
Towns in Lower Bucks County along the Delaware River face an additional threat of spotty, minor coastal flooding.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is advising residents to have devices charged, pay attention to weather conditions, and think about the safest location if there is a tornado.
The National Weather Service forecast for the days ahead:
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 31. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Scattered flurries before 2pm, then scattered flurries after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night: Scattered flurries before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
