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Strong storms with straight line winds of 60-70 mph swept through the Philadelphia region, causing extensive damage including downed trees, power outages affecting nearly 300,000 PECO customers, injuries, and disruptions at hospitals and transportation, with efforts ongoing to restore power and clear debris.
The National Weather Service has completed a survey confirming that a tornado touched down in Horry County, South Carolina during a coastal storm on Sunday. The tornado caused damage in the Socastee area, snapping large trees and blowing off pieces of mobile home roofs. The NWS determined a minimum wind speed of 90 miles per hour, classifying the tornado as an EF-1. Additionally, straight-line winds caused damage in other areas, including the Old Waccamaw Mall and overturned trucks.
The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, causing damage to trees, branches, and utility poles. The tornado was on the ground for about two minutes, with maximum wind speeds of 75 mph. Additionally, a 20-mile-long area experienced sporadic tree damage from straight-line winds. No injuries were reported, but a 200-year-old tree was uprooted. The NWS is investigating the damage in Perry County.
Cherryville, North Carolina was hit by severe storms and straight-line winds causing damages to about 55 structures. A man risked his life to help a mom and daughter trapped in their car during the storm. The man was thrown by the wind and suffered injuries but survived. The city has declared a state of emergency and the Red Cross is providing support to impacted families. Schools in the area will be closed due to the storm damage.