WeatherFriday, November 13
Thursday's storms brought hail to Chester County and a tornado to Delaware, and Friday turns cold
The West Chester Morning News team
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.
Pennsylvania has recorded 41 tornadoes since 1810, Delaware only four
Source: CBS News
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 4 |
| New Jersey | 15 |
| Pennsylvania | 41 |
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
- Nov. 12A tornado watch begins at 12:50 p.m. for Chester County and nearby counties.
- Nov. 12The weather service confirms a tornado touched down in New Castle County, Delaware.
- Nov. 12A tornado warning is issued for Burlington and Mercer counties in New Jersey.
- Nov. 12Storms die down in the evening, and rain continues overnight.
- 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.