Weather Authority: Temperatures fall in wake of damaging storms that rumble through region
PHILADELPHIA - Temperatures will plunge overnight in the wake of powerful thunderstorms that brought damaging winds and heavy downpours to the region on Monday.
The National Weather Service issued a near region-wide Severe Thunderstorm Watch ahead of a thin, but mighty, line of storms that packed 70 MPH wind gusts. The watch was briefly upgraded to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The most extensive damage from the storm was downed trees and power lines that left thousands without electricity. PSE&G, which serves several populated counties in New Jersey, reported more than 3,500 outages and PECO added over 12,000.
The line of storms cleared the region before midnight and brought a rush of cold air that plummeted temperatures into the 30s and 40s.
FOX 29's Kathy Orr says overnight lows in Philadelphia will sit around 40 degrees while neighboring areas will draw closer to freezing.
A sunny, but chilly Tuesday will set the stage for an even colder that will lead to another round of rain on Wednesday that will bring more rain and wet snow to parts of the region.
The latest models show a sharp rain-snow line will set up just south of Philadelphia around noon Wednesday as temperatures stay near freezing.
Philadelphia and surrounding regions to the north will see snow accumulate on grassy surfaces, while areas south of the city will get all rain.
Be sure to download the FOX 29 Weather Authority app to stay up to date on Wednesday's upcoming storm.
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TUESDAY: Sunny, gusty. High: 52, Low: 40
WEDNESDAY: Wet snow, rain. High: 41, Low: 37
THURSDAY: Partly sunny. High: 54, Low: 32
FRIDAY: Sun and clouds. High: 60, Low: 34
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