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

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.

: 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.