Thunderstorms moved across parts of the Lehigh Valley Tuesday evening bringing heavy rain, hail, and flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
Many photos and videos were shared on the social media page of What's going on in the Lehigh Valley showing significant amounts of hail in some areas. People also said the storm seemed like it went on forever and described it as "scary".
Quarter-size hail was reported across Whitehall Township, according to the weather service.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lehigh and Northampton counties, as well as parts of Carbon, Monroe, and Bucks counties, around 7:30 p.m., and at a certain point, a line of storms stretched from Nazareth to Allentown, according to the NWS.
The radar of the weather service indicated that the storm was generating hail up to the size of "ping pong balls" and wind gusts of 70 mph, which could cause damage to the warned area. The storms also brought frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
The NWS also warned that hail had the potential to injure people and animals outdoors, as well as cause damage to house roofs, siding and windows, and vehicles. One individual sent in a video to social media (below) showing hail hitting her new car.
At just before 8 p.m., the forecast office in Mount Holly, New Jersey, issued a warning on X urging people in the Lehigh Valley to take shelter immediately.
Wind gusts were also capable of damaging roofs and siding, as well as downing trees and power lines, according to the National Weather Service.
Some also posted videos on social media showing the strong wind gusts Tuesday evening.
The severe thunderstorm threat ended at 10 pm, according to the National Weather Service.
Another mild night is expected with some isolated showers and possible rumbles of thunder lingering near and northwest of I-95, according to the NWS.
Temps are expected to warm back into the 70s Wednesday away from the coast.
Flood waters submerged a stretch of MacArthur Road in Whitehall Township Tuesday evening.
Photo courtesy Mike Nester - Whitehall
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Lighting going across the skyline Tuesday evening
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