Chester County, Pennsylvania, is currently under a Tornado Warning valid through 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time today, Thursday, June 20. This means that a tornado has either been spotted or is strongly indicated by radar, and dangerous conditions are occurring or imminent.
If you’re in or near the affected area, you must act immediately.
A Tornado Warning is different from a Tornado Watch. While a watch suggests that conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, a warning confirms that a tornado threat is present right now. This is a life-threatening emergency.
If you are indoors or near a shelter, go to the lowest interior floor of a sturdy building, preferably a basement or interior room with no windows. Stay as far from exterior walls and windows as possible. Take cover under something solid like a table or heavy desk, and use your arms or a pillow to protect your head.
If you’re in a vehicle, do not try to outrun the tornado. Instead:
Leave the vehicle and enter a nearby building or shelter if accessible.
If no shelter is available, either lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area and cover your head, or stay buckled in and get as low as possible below window level, covering your head.
Remain tuned to local weather alerts, NOAA Weather Radio, or emergency broadcasts for real-time updates on the situation in Chester County.
