Severe weather is a continuing threat. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect, and the severe potential will persist over the next few hours. The main hazards are expected to be damaging wind gusts and hail. Discrete convection may occur, and a tornado cannot be ruled out, although it is not the primary concern.

Further details are available from the Storm Prediction Center. The watch is valid for a specific period, and the affected areas are near northern Pennsylvania.

The conditions contributing to the severe weather threat include a moist and unstable airmass, as well as favorable wind patterns.