Thunderstorm Wind, Salem
- When
- May 24, 2:30 PM EST to 2:35 PM EST
- Where
- Salem County, Carneys Pt
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph)
- Reported by
- NEWSPAPER
- Coordinates
- 39.720, -75.470
A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in Carneys Point and Pennsville Townships. In both townships trees fell on and damaged homes.
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The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.
A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in Carneys Point and Pennsville Townships. In both townships trees fell on and damaged homes. Carneys Point though took the brunt of the storm with trees down on six separate blocks. Numerous trees were also knocked down within Dunn's Park. Connectiv Energy reported 3,300 homes and businesses lost power this day due to the series of thunderstorms. Most power was restored by 6 p.m. EDT.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
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