While the funnel clouds did not cause any damage, the thunderstorm later that evening produced wind gusts up to 63 mph in Washington Township and uprooted several large trees. It also knocked down wires farther southeast in the county in Franklinville.
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While the funnel clouds did not cause any damage, the thunderstorm later that evening produced wind gusts up to 63 mph in Washington Township and uprooted several large trees. It also knocked down wires farther southeast in the county in Franklinville.
The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 67 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:41 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind, 1 funnel cloud. Local standard time, as filed.
Two funnel clouds were sighted over Washington Township in Gloucester County. Apparently neither one touched down.
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