***TORNADO WATCH***

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Philadelphia and surrounding counties until 6 p.m. today.  A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms with possible tornadoes.

For current weather information, please visit the National Weather Service at http://www.weather.gov/phi.
 
Tornado Safety:

• The most important thing to do is take shelter when a tornado is nearby.
• Go to your basement or the lowest point of your home. If you can, go to an interior room or hallway without any windows.  
• If you cannot find shelter, take cover in a ditch or other deep area. 
•  If you are asked to evacuate, grab your Go Bag and leave right away. 
  
• During a tornado watch, stay tuned to local radio and TV stations or a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio for further weather information. Watch the weather and be prepared to take shelter immediately if conditions worsen. 
• Never touch or go near downed power lines, even if you think they are safe.  

For more information, visit the Tornadoes page on the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management's website.