Hail was reported in the Jim Thorpe area near Route 903 and in Bear Creek just before 3 p.m. today.

Storms continue to move through the area.

A severe thunderstorm watch iis in effect through 8 p.m.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.