..straight line wind damage (no tornado) in Burlington County yesterday as well as Camden County...
A severe thunderstorm tracked across Burlington County New Jersey from near Medford to Southampton between 8:15 and 8:30 PM last night July 14th. Scattered fallen trees and branches, power lines, and a displaced irrigation pipe were observed in the Southampton area. This damage is consistent with 60-70 mph winds. Eyewitness reports did not indicate a tornado touchdown.
The NWS thanks Burlington County emergency management personnel who helped with today/S damage survey and the eyewitnesses who talked with US along the way.
Meanwhile...the same storm...but upstream in Voorhees township of Camden County...occurred shortly after 8 PM last evening and produced estimated 70 to 80 mph wind gusts. Numerous trees were knocked down.
A severe thunderstorm tracked across Burlington County New Jersey from near Medford to Southampton between 8:15 and 8:30 PM last night July 14th. Scattered fallen trees and branches, power lines, and a displaced irrigation pipe were observed in the Southampton area. This damage is consistent with 60-70 mph winds. Eyewitness reports did not indicate a tornado touchdown.
The NWS thanks Burlington County emergency management personnel who helped with today/S damage survey and the eyewitnesses who talked with US along the way.
Meanwhile...the same storm...but upstream in Voorhees township of Camden County...occurred shortly after 8 PM last evening and produced estimated 70 to 80 mph wind gusts. Numerous trees were knocked down.