A slow moving cold front helped trigger scattered showers and thunderstorns across eastern Pennsylvania during the afternoon and evening of the 14th. Because of the hot and humid air mass preceding this front, some of the storms became severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-JUN-08 19:25:00 to 14-JUN-08 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS KEYS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees, tree limbs and wires  across the central part of Bucks County. Downed trees were reported in Doylestown, Buckingham and Wrightstown Townships.

Lightning in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-JUN-08 18:10:00 to 14-JUN-08 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike and the ensuing fire seriously damaged a farm house on the Sunny High Farm off of Pennsylvania State Route 100 in North Coventry Township. The fire began on the first floor in the front of the house. Flames were through the windows when fire fighters arrived. Five fire companies helped battle the blaze. The family dog died; no additional injuries were reported. Damage was estimated at $300,000.

Lightning in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-JUN-08 16:55:00 to 14-JUN-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOBYHANNA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a group of swimmers and killed a 17-year-old male in the water at Gouldsboro State Park in Coolbaugh Township. The 17-year-old male and a 24-year-old male were in the water when lightning struck. Two juvenile female companions were along the shore and were knocked to the ground. The ladies were treated at the scene. The 24-year-old male suffered non life threatening injuries, but was briefly hospitalized.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARBON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-JUN-08 16:35:00 to 14-JUN-08 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBRIGHTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm tore down a few trees and wires in Kidder Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARBON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-JUN-08 16:55:00 to 14-JUN-08 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEMLERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm tore down a couple of trees and wires in Towamensing Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-JUN-08 18:00:00 to 14-JUN-08 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and wires across the southern tier of Chester County from Oxford northeast to West Chester.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-JUN-08 18:10:00 to 14-JUN-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONEY BROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A second severe thunderstorm tore down a few additional trees, tree limbs and wires across the northern tier of Chester County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-JUN-08 19:05:00 to 14-JUN-08 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WALES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees, tree limbs and wires in central Montgomery County. About 2,000 homes and businesses lost power.

Lightning in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-JUN-08 17:15:00 to 14-JUN-08 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWIFTWATER
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike knocked out power at the Mount Airy Lodge Casino Resort for fourteen hours starting the evening of the 14th. About 800 guests were evacuated from the gaming floor. Some room guests were also evacuated. The casino reopened at Noon EDT on the 15th.