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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 74, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

June 19, 2025New Castle County, Delaware; 5 counties in Pennsylvania; Burlington County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 19, 2025, 5:13 PM EDT for New Castle County, Delaware; 5 counties in Pennsylvania; Burlington County, New Jersey. It was in force for 47 min. 20 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 19, 2025, 5:13 PM EDT (21:13 UTC)
Expired
Jun 19, 2025, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
47 min
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly
Area
Storm-based polygon
Damage threat
Considerable
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
70.0 mph

Counties New Castle County, DE, Burlington County, NJ, Bucks County, PA, Chester County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 19, 5:13 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGChester Heights, PANumerous trees down. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:15 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Nw Perth, DETrees into house. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:15 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGThornton, PATree into house. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:16 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 W Upper Providence Tw, PAMultiple trees snapped at Calvary Cemetery. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:20 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGMedia, PASeveral trees down. A few trees blocking roadways. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:25 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGArdmore, PANumerous trees downed, some onto homes and cars. Time approx.
Jun 19, 5:25 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGHavertown, PACorrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from Havertown. Tree down on car. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:25 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGLower Merion Twp., PANumerous trees downed, some onto homes and cars. Time approx.
Jun 19, 5:30 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 W Whitpain Twp., PAThree trees toppled/uprooted and toppled or blown into the house, resulting in siding and roof damage and a large hole in the attic wall. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:30 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGBala Cynwyd, PAPart of the roof blew off a building damaging cars in the parking lot.
Jun 19, 5:30 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGRoxborough, PANumerous trees down across the Roxborough/Ivy Ridge/Andorra section of the city including Bells Mill Rd, and the Ridge Avenue United Methodist Church. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:33 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Nnw Olney - Philadelp, PA*** 2 INJ *** 2 people were injured when a tree fell and trapped the individuals in the East Oak Lane Neighborhood of Philadelphia. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:41 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGLower Moreland Twp, PASignificant tree damage, with one tree falling onto a house resulting in significant damage to the structure. Report delayed due to power outage.
Jun 19, 5:41 PM EDTTSTM WND GST 71Lower Moreland Twp, PAA measured 71 mph wind gust associated with a bow echo. Report delayed due to power outage.
Jun 19, 5:42 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Nw Holmesburg, PAPictures show several trees down at Rhawn Street and Roosevelt Boulevard. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:42 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Wnw Bustleton, PALarge tree down in the 1100 block of Surrey Road blocking the road. Power pole leaning. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:42 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Wnw Bustleton, PAPower pole and wires down with another pole leaning in the 9200 block of Krewstown road. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:43 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Ene Hatboro, PASeveral large branches blown down. Time estimated from radar.
Jun 19, 5:45 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 E Andalusia, PATrees and branches onto I-95.
Jun 19, 5:52 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGNewtown Twp, PAMultiple trees snapped near Hansell Road, Malin Road, and Briarwood Road. Time estimated from radar.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 19, 1:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 206 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2025-06-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 428 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2025-06-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 21 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
428 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-131 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1226 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.3

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The text

As transmitted.

491 
WUUS51 KPHI 192113
SVRPHI
DEC003-NJC005-PAC017-029-045-091-101-192200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SV.W.0074.250619T2113Z-250619T2200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
513 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  North central New Castle County in northern Delaware...
  Northwestern Burlington County in southern New Jersey...
  Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
  South central Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
  Southeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
  Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania...
  Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 513 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Westtown, or
  over West Chester, moving northeast at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect considerable 
           tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
           roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
  Philadelphia, West Chester, Bensalem, Norristown, Chester, West
  Norriton, East Norriton, Yeadon, Westtown, Downingtown,
  Conshohocken, Palmyra, Hatboro, Folcroft, Ambler, Swarthmore,
  Jenkintown, Narberth, East Lansdowne, and Beverly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Mount Holly NJ.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3977 7557 4001 7577 4025 7519 4007 7488
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 239DEG 46KT 3993 7557 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

MPS
2 follow-up statements
583 
WWUS51 KPHI 192137
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
537 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

DEC003-PAC029-045-192147-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SV.W.0074.000000T0000Z-250619T2200Z/
New Castle DE-Chester PA-Delaware PA-
537 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL NEW CASTLE...
SOUTHEASTERN CHESTER AND DELAWARE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southern New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania.

LAT...LON 3993 7521 4018 7537 4025 7519 4007 7488
      4007 7489
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 240DEG 47KT 4009 7521 

$$

NJC005-PAC017-091-101-192200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SV.W.0074.000000T0000Z-250619T2200Z/
Burlington NJ-Montgomery PA-Bucks PA-Philadelphia PA-
537 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON...SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY...SOUTH CENTRAL
BUCKS AND PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES...

At 537 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Chestnut Hill,
or near Philadelphia, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Philadelphia, Bensalem, Norristown, East Norriton, Conshohocken,
Palmyra, Hatboro, Ambler, Jenkintown, Narberth, Beverly, Rockledge,
Abington, Bryn Athyn, Wissinoming, Willow Grove, Germantown,
Northeast Philadelphia, Center City, and Tacony.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Mount Holly NJ.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3993 7521 4018 7537 4025 7519 4007 7488
      4007 7489
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 240DEG 47KT 4009 7521 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

MPS
337 
WWUS51 KPHI 192152
SVSPHI

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
552 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

NJC005-PAC017-091-101-192200-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SV.W.0074.000000T0000Z-250619T2200Z/
Burlington NJ-Montgomery PA-Bucks PA-Philadelphia PA-
552 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON...
SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY...SOUTH CENTRAL BUCKS AND PHILADELPHIA
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 600 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning is moving out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty 
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southern New Jersey...and southeastern Pennsylvania.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Mount Holly NJ.

Another Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for 
portions of these counties until 630 PM EDT.

LAT...LON 3993 7521 4018 7537 4025 7519 4007 7488
      4007 7489
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 239DEG 46KT 4017 7504 

$$

MPS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 19, 4:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPHINew Castle41 min
Jun 19, 5:02 PM EDTTornado Warning Considerable damage threatPHINew Castle15 min
Jun 19, 5:08 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPHIKent, New Castle52 min
Jun 19, 5:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIKent, Sussex38 min
Jun 19, 5:23 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHINew Castle52 min
Jun 19, 5:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPHINew Castle49 min
Jun 19, 5:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIKent, New Castle39 min
Jun 19, 6:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIKent, Sussex46 min
Jun 19, 6:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHISussex50 min
Jun 19, 6:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHISussex47 min
Jun 19, 7:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHISussex27 min
Jun 19, 12:06 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningPHIBerks2 hr
Jun 19, 5:31 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBucks, Montgomery44 min
Jun 19, 5:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPHIBucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia50 min
Jun 19, 6:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBucks31 min
Jun 19, 2:27 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI16 hr
Jun 19, 2:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMorris, Somerset31 min
Jun 19, 3:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Morris, Somerset46 min
Jun 19, 3:31 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMorris, Sussex29 min
Jun 19, 4:48 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI42 min
Jun 19, 5:27 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI63 min
Jun 19, 6:34 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI56 min
Jun 19, 6:52 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI53 min
Jun 19, 7:02 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI43 min
Jun 19, 7:06 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI54 min
Jun 19, 7:22 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI53 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.