Some thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could be severe with damaging winds and hail, especially across eastern Pennsylvania.

Those with outdoor plans or events should be aware of the risk for severe thunderstorms later today.

The forecast:

Today: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.