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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for West Chester

West Chester is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:15 p.m.

The national weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for West Chester that is in effect until 8:15 on Thursday evening.

This storm has the potential for 60 mile per hour winds and quarter sized hail.

People are encouraged to move indoors and to not go outside unless it's absolutely necessary.  Besides high winds, the storm also brings with it cloud to ground lightning.

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A thunderstrom warning means that severe weather is forecasted and imminent.  A thunderstorm watch is still in effect after the storm passes until 10 p.m.


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