PHILADELPHIA - Parts of the Delaware Valley experienced strong storms and damaging winds Thursday afternoon, which trigger widespread severe thunderstorm watches and warnings.
Roughly 16,000 utility customers are without electrical service in the wake of the storm, though most were expected to have their service restored by Thursday night at the latest.
While the most severe weather has passed the area, a wind advisory is still in effect across the region. Expect strong gusts in the 40s in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
The forecast for the weekend signals a consistent pattern of calm weather to follow after Thursday's rain and thunderstorms.