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Isolated Severe Storms Possible Thursday Afternoon From Philadelphia to New York City
By Ryan Hall, Y'all Weather Desk ยท Published
Written by our automated news desk from National Weather Service data.
Key points
- Timing: Storms should fire up Thursday afternoon, Eastern time, as a cold front sweeps across the Mid-Atlantic. Behind the front, calmer and more stable air moves in.
- What could happen: A strong storm could bring gusts of 60 mph or more and quarter-sized hail. No tornado risk is outlined.
- Why it stays low-end: The air is cool, around 60 degrees at the surface, so there isn't much storm fuel. Winds higher up are strong, though, which is why a stray storm can still get gusty.
- What to do: Most folks just need to keep an eye on the sky. Move the patio furniture and cars if you're near a stronger cell, and sign up for Y'all Alerts so a warning reaches your phone.
A few thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, could turn severe from Philadelphia through New Jersey to New York City, with gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail possible. It's a Level 1 of 5 (Marginal Risk), the lowest step on the scale, so only one or two storms may turn severe.
What to know
- Timing: Storms should fire up Thursday afternoon, Eastern time, as a cold front sweeps across the Mid-Atlantic. Behind the front, calmer and more stable air moves in.
- What could happen: A strong storm could bring gusts of 60 mph or more and quarter-sized hail. No tornado risk is outlined.
- Why it stays low-end: The air is cool, around 60 degrees at the surface, so there isn't much storm fuel. Winds higher up are strong, though, which is why a stray storm can still get gusty.
- What to do: Most folks just need to keep an eye on the sky. Move the patio furniture and cars if you're near a stronger cell, and sign up for Y'all Alerts so a warning reaches your phone.
A front and scattered storms are expected, but only one or two may turn severe.
Track the latest outlooks on our severe storm page.
Explained: What the severe storm risk levels mean, Level 1 to Level 5
More on Mid-Atlantic severe weather, November 2026
Places in this story: Philadelphia, PA; New York City, NY; Newark, NJ; Newark, NY
Sources
- SPC Day 2 Convective Outlook, NOAA Storm Prediction Center, issued