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Severe Storms Topple Trees and Cause Damage Throughout Region

The cold front moved through the area Tuesday afternoon and brought with it thunderstorms

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What to Know

  • A line of severe storms rumbled through the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, taking down trees in various neighborhoods.
  • The cold front moved through the area Tuesday afternoon and brought with it thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, small hail and brief, heavy downpours.
  • Freeze Warnings will last for most of the area into Wednesday morning.

A line of severe storms rumbled through the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, taking down trees in various neighborhoods.

The cold front moved through the area Tuesday afternoon and brought with it thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, small hail and brief, heavy downpours.

Storms with powerful winds caused widespread damage through New Jersey. NBC10's Aaron Baskerville takes a look at the cleanup effort.

Several trees fell on cars and homes in various neighborhoods due to the strong winds.

There was an initial round of showers in the morning. Then storms, which included drenching rain, moved quickly west to east in the afternoon before clearing out around 4 p.m.

Not everyone saw the severe storms and there was some sunshine later Tuesday afternoon as gusty winds dropped temperatures.

Temperatures dipped into the 30s Tuesday night and will be below freezing in some neighborhoods Wednesday morning. A freeze warning is in effect Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m., so bring pets inside and cover or bring in tender plants. 

Wednesday will be cool and windy with highs in the low 50s and gusts between 25 and 30 mph.

Stay with the NBC10 First Alert Weather team for the latest updates. 

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