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Friday, November 13, 2026

Tornado in Delaware, hail in Chester County, and a cold Friday

Plus, SALT seeks $2 million and West Chester's holiday lights switch on Nov. 27

The West Chester Morning News team2 stories17 sources5 min read

WeatherTop story

Thursday's storms brought hail to Chester County and a tornado to Delaware, and Friday turns cold

Pennsylvania has recorded 41 tornadoes since 1810, Delaware only four

Source: CBS News

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Delaware4
New Jersey15
Pennsylvania41

If you saw hail Thursday, you weren't imagining it. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly confirmed a tornado struck New Castle County, Delaware, and hail blanketed neighborhoods from South Jersey to Chester County.

A tornado watch covered Chester County, West Chester included, until 7 p.m. NBC10 reported a tornado touched down in Burlington County, New Jersey too, though the weather service hadn't confirmed one there as of Thursday evening.

Thursday's storms gave way to a cold, wet Friday

  1. Nov. 12A tornado watch begins at 12:50 p.m. for Chester County and nearby counties.
  2. Nov. 12The weather service confirms a tornado touched down in New Castle County, Delaware.
  3. Nov. 12A tornado warning is issued for Burlington and Mercer counties in New Jersey.
  4. Nov. 12Storms die down in the evening, and rain continues overnight.
  5. Nov. 13A cold rain lingers across the region.

Sources: KYW Newsradio, NBC10 Philadelphia, Delawareonline.com, CBS News

  • Thursday night: winds gusting up to 35 mph, temps into the 40s
  • Friday: highs stay in the 40s, feels like the 30s
  • Friday night: flurries possible, light coating on highest elevations
  • Weekend: chilly into early next week

On average, thunderstorms occur in November only once every two years. AccuWeather's Tom Kines said the turn is "going to be a shock to the system." We suggest a heavier coat, and extra time if you're on the road Friday evening.

Delaware County

Parkside borough shoveled hail like snow after Thursday's storm

It wasn't snow. In borough, Delaware County, neighbors grabbed shovels Thursday, and CBS News Philadelphia reported residents had to shovel more than a foot of hail. Along a stretch of Route 352, crews were shoveling just before 5 p.m. after drivers got stuck and officials shut the area down.

Over a footof hail residents shoveled in Parkside borough

Crews were shoveling out a stretch of Route 352 just before 5 p.m.

Sources: CBS Philadelphia, 6abc Philadelphia

“I never in my life have seen anything like this from a hailstorm.”

Edward Beebe, deputy director of Delaware County Emergency Services

6abc reported that the cleanup was still underway Thursday night.

Hail left drivers stuck and officials shut down the area in Parkside

  1. Nov. 12Hail piles up in , and several drivers get stuck on Route 352.
  2. Nov. 12Officials shut down the area, and no injuries are reported.
  3. Nov. 12Crews shovel out a stretch of Route 352.
  4. Nov. 12The cleanup is still underway Thursday night.

Sources: CBS Philadelphia, 6abc Philadelphia

  • Hit hard: Parkside borough, among many Delaware County neighborhoods
  • Injuries: none reported
  • Residents had to shovel more than a foot of hail

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News Notes

SALT

is seeking $2 million to buy the West Pikeland Township property it occupies at 1645 Art School Road. West Pikeland Township plans to put its municipal building up for bid. An anonymous donor has pledged to match contributions up to $50,000. MyChesCoInquirer.com

Holiday weekends

West Chester's Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends begins Fri., Nov. 27 and runs six weekends through New Year's Day. On-street parking is free from Nov. 27 through Sunday, and businesses will offer discounts of 20% to 30%. The West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers will sing downtown Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. MyChesCoVISTA.TodayPhillyVoice

West Chester expects 40,000 holiday visitors downtown

40,000
visitors the holiday campaign is expected to attract
100,000
lights in the downtown shopping district
180
shops and restaurants in the downtown district

Sources: MyChesCo, VISTA.Today, PhillyVoice

Pennhurst

A Chester County judge ruled Nov. 10 that neighbors John and Penny Hunt and East Vincent Advocacy can help defend East Vincent Township's rejection of a proposed hyperscale data center at . Penn Hurst Holdings DE LLC is appealing the supervisors' denial. MyChesCo

Kennett co-op

Kennett Community Grocer opens Nov. 23 at 629 E. Cypress Street with products from more than 125 local farmers, food producers and artisans. Producers set their own prices and receive 70% of each sale. MyChesCo

Boscov's

The stores at Exton Square Mall have gone dark, but Boscov's still has a full parking lot. At its Friends Helping Friends event, shoppers donate $5 to a local charity and get 25 percent off. VISTA.Today

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“A deer hunter just knocked on my door requesting access to my property to recover a deer he shot. According to him, the Steeplechase HOA granted him permission to bow hunt in the wooded areas adjacent to my wooded area. I am not within the Steeplechase community. I do not approve of hunting in a residential community…”

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A cup of coffee in West Chester may have started in a West Chester roasting shop that's turning 40. Golden Valley Farms Coffee Roasters began in 1986 with John Sacharok, who previously helped build Wawa's coffee program. His sister, Maryann Baldassarre, now leads the family business, and it's marking the milestone with Coffee Fest at Artisan Exchange. Here's to 40 years of fresh-roasted.

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  1. Sat., Nov. 14Hail looked like snow in Delco, and Cavan Sullivan makes MLS history
  2. Thurs., Nov. 12Longwood Gardens adds three trustees, plus Chester's $45.7 million number
  3. Wed., Nov. 11Chester County's measles house calls reach 400+ doses; Vishay posts a record quarter
  4. Tues., Nov. 10Uwchlan rejects 492 homes on Lionville Station Road
  5. Mon., Nov. 9Chester County keeps its Triple-A ratings, plus Tredyffrin eyes gas leaf blowers
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Tornado in Delaware, hail in Chester County, and a cold Friday

Plus, SALT seeks $2 million and West Chester's holiday lights switch on Nov. 27

The TLDR

  1. A tornado hit Delaware, and hail covered Chester County
  2. Friday brings cold rain and possible flurries
  3. Parkside borough shoveled more than a foot of hail
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