: As severe thunderstorms move across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region Tuesday afternoon, part of Northampton and Monroe counties are under a tornado warning. The National Weather Service issued the warning around 4 p.

Six counties in New Jersey have been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday because of the threat of strong storms that could produce large hail, heavy downpours and damaging wind gusts of 60 mph or stronger.

The severe thunderstorm has weakened below severe weather thresholds. Some rain, as well as small hail, is still possible.