Tornado Spotted in Bangor, PA: Afternoon of Unsettled, Severe Weather Continues

The unsettled week in the Philadelphia region continued on Tuesday, starting with fog and a few showers. The afternoon got a bit busier with a severe thunderstorm watch, multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and even a confirmed tornado.

Although many of the storms generated sufficiently powerful winds to be gusty and, at times, destructive, the National Weather Service reported verified that a tornado occurred in Bangor, located in Northampton County, happened at 3:51 p.m., as stated in a storm report.

National Weather Service Mount Holly storm report on Wednesday said the tornado in Bangor, Northampton County, was an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 80-90 mph. The report also said the first damage was noted at a Public Works Barn and several tiles were blown off the roof. The final damage in the report from NWS said tiles were blown off a historic commercial building at the intersection of Murray Street and West Messinger Street.

The NEXT Weather Team received some pictures and video in Bushkill Township appears to be a funnel cloud.

Areas like Delaware and the Jersey shore should remain weather aware, but they are not under any of the watches or warnings.

Remain tuned with the CBS News Philadelphia NEXT Weather team as we carry on covering these intense storms and ensure you stay informed and safeguarded.

In the coming days, Wednesday morning appears quite wet as an unyielding upper-level trough moves through; however, later Wednesday and early Thursday promise increased sunlight and drier weather until another system brings rain back into the forecast for Thursday afternoon and Friday.

Currently, most of Mother's Day weekend is expected to be sunny, dry, and pleasant. However, some leftover showers might persist into early Saturday morning. Nevertheless, as drier air moves in, Mother's Day Sunday looks like it will remain calm. Traditionally, Mother’s Day in Philadelphia tends to be damp, overcast, and somewhat chilly; however, this year we could see conditions diverge from that norm.

In terms of temperature, the coming week will stay fairly typical, ranging from the low to mid-70s, except for Friday, which will be cooler at around the low 60s.

Tree pollen still remains out of control.

Here's your 7-day forecast:

Tuesday: A few storms. High 77, low 61.

Wednesday: Take a break from the worst. Maximum temperature 76, minimum temperature 57.

Thursday: Showers expected. Maximum temperature reaching 76 degrees, minimum dropping to 58 degrees.

Friday: Great, expecting some light rain showers. The high will be around 67 degrees with a low dropping to 52 degrees.

Saturday: Partially clouded skies with temperatures reaching a high of 73 degrees and dropping to a low of 48 degrees.

Sunday: Bright skies for Mom. Peak at 80, dip to 53.

Monday: Bright sunny conditions with highs reaching 79 degrees and lows dropping to 55.

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