Lightning in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Lightning April 15, 2023 · Chester County, Pennsylvania

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Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Pennsylvania State police reported that lightning struck a tree, causing a large branch to fall on a vehicle on Limestone Road just north of Highland Road in Highland Township, PA. Time estimated via radar.

The wider storm

A closed upper level low lifted north just to the west of our region, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms. A few severe storms produced damaging winds and small to medium sized hail.

Began near Parkesburg (39.9400, -75.9100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1091143. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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