Philadelphia weather: Severe thunderstorms watch issued ahead of France-Iraq World Cup match
PHILADELPHIA - Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact Monday's FIFA World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday night.
What we know:
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire region.
Along with heavy downpours and bouts of thunder and lightning, forecasters expect potentially damaging winds.
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Severe storms and lightning could impact Monday’s World Cup matches in Philadelphia and New Jersey, where France, Iraq, Norway and Senegal are scheduled to play.
The National Weather Service says there is a medium risk of flash flooding, with rainfall rates of 2" per hour possible.
FOX 29's Sue Serio says there will be a 65% chance of a storm when France and Iraq kick-off at Philadelphia Stadium at 5 p.m.
If lightning is detected within eight miles of the stadium, the game will pause for 30 minutes and fans will be escorted to safe areas.
What's next:
Showers could linger into Tuesday morning, but forecasters expect sunshine to break through during the afternoon with temps near 80.
Near-perfect summer days are ahead for Wednesday and Thursday, with temps approaching 90 degrees on both days.
Another chance of rain is likely on Friday and storms could materialize on Saturday.
What you can do:
Stay ahead of the storms by downloading the free FOX LOCAL app for the latest forecasts from the FOX 29 Weather Authority.
The Source: Information from the National Weather Service and FOX 29 Weather Authority.