First Alert Meteorologist Krystal Klei details the impact that two tornadoes left in Howell, New Jersey.
Weather forecasters say two tornadoes touched down in a New Jersey community as severe thunderstorms roared through the state.
The National Weather Service says the first tornado hit Howell Township around 7:20 a.m. Saturday, while the second touched down about six minutes later. The estimated maximum wind speeds for both tornadoes was 75 miles per hour.
The tornadoes were spawned by severe thunderstorms that passed through the state, knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
The storms also knocked down numerous trees and power lines, damaged buildings and overturned some parked cars. But no injuries were reported.
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The weather service also investigated a possible tornado in Burlington County on Saturday morning, but officials determined that was a microburWeather forecasters say two tornadoes touched down in a New Jersey community as severe thunderstorms roared through the state.
The National Weather Service says the first tornado hit Howell Township around 7:20 a.m. Saturday, while the second touched down about six minutes later. The estimated maximum wind speeds for both tornadoes was 75 miles per hour.
The tornadoes were spawned by severe thunderstorms that passed through the state, knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
The storms also knocked down numerous trees and power lines, damaged buildings and overturned some parked cars. But no injuries were reported.
The weather service also investigated a possible tornado in Burlington County on Saturday morning, but officials determined that was a microburst.
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Another tree and light pole shown here in North Philly. The flash storm was short, but powerful winds were enough to cause a lot of damage.
A short but powerful storm ripped through the area Saturday morning. Pictured here: Two large trees down across the road in Collingswood, New Jersey.
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The Browns Mills United Methodist Church is cancelling services on Sunday, June 25. The roads adjacent to the church are closed due to down trees. Also, the church lost power.
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The summer storm pounded residences and businesses throughout the region. At a Rite Aid pharmacy in Delaware, heavy receptacles toppled over.
Terry Clark, Scott Shepherd of Five Points Fire Company
Around 6:50 a.m., Ladder 17 was alerted to assist Holloway Terrace and area companies on a commercial gas leak at the Rite Aid on New Castle Avenue in Delaware.
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Fire officials found that portions of the roof and ceiling has been damaged as a result of the storm.
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Air conditioning units and other electrical appliances were torn off the roof.
Terry Clark, Scott Shepherd of Five Points Fire Company
The air conditioning units dislodged from their foundations on the roof caused gas leaks, and fences and other objects on the ground were overturned and several trees were uprooted or damaged.
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In New Jersey, Pemberton Township roads were closed from weather damage.
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Not even North Philadelphia was spared. Power lines fell as cars were trapped under trees.
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Another tree and light pole shown here in North Philly. The flash storm was short, but powerful winds were enough to cause a lot of damage.
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Staff and members from Philadelphia Cricket Club were evacuated after water levels rose in the Wissahickon. West Valley Green Road was shut down as fallen trees blocked foot trails.
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A tree blocked traffic on Kelly Drive. Cars were able to get around.
