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Over half a million people are without power in Southeast Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey
Over half a million people are without power in Southeast Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, including around Philadelphia, due to violent #Derecho which unleashed widespread 60-90 mph winds. This event shares some similarity to the DC 2012 derecho.
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[1200 PM] A line of severe storms is currently approaching Philadelphia and Trenton from the west. This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage across eastern PA. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
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Dangerous situation in Philadelphia. Violent thunderstorms arriving next 30 mins with history of unleashing gusts over 80 mph (Reading gusted to 83 mph). Folks there should be inside and away from windows and any trees that could topple. (1215p Wed)
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We're probably getting a little rain today but no wind or storm activity.
BTW this doesn't surprise me, we often miss the big storms, or we catch the very edge with little danger. Our weather in SW Pennsylvania is remarkably calm most of the time. I just wish we got a little more sunshine occasionally.
