The remnants of Hurricane Barry moved near and west of the mid-Atlantic on July 17, in tandem with a frontal system which was absorbing the former tropical cyclone. A hot air mass existed east of this system, and the tropical moisture associated with Barry combined with the heat to create an unstable environment primed for heavy rainfall and severe weather. Widespread convection developed, with a number of storms producing damaging wind.

Lightning in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:10:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A residence was struck by lightning. Fire services responded.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:03:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW JERUSALEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree fell on wires. Time estimated from radar.

Lightning in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:30:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONY CREEK MILLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A house was struck by lightning in the 600 block of Angora Rd. Fire crews responded.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:15:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDAMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Poles and wires downed on Birdell Rd at Gooseberry Ln. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:17:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Power poles and wires were blown down onto cars near Timacula Rd at Route 372. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:20:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOWNINGTOWN MEML ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Poles and wires downed on Fisherville Rd at N Bailey Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:21:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRDSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were downed. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:27:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLEGHENYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A downed tree blocked the road on Kurtz Mill Rd at Morgantown Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:45:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENAPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wires reported down in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:46:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Poles and wires down on Wollaston Rd at W Street Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 18:55:00 to 17-JUL-19 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERWYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Poles and wires reported down. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 19:41:00 to 17-JUL-19 19:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree on PA-32. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 17-JUL-19 19:01:00 to 17-JUL-19 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON SQUARE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured gust of 58mph.