A weak surface trough moved into the area. This feature moved into a very unstable airmass as it was a hot and humid day. Strong to severe thunderstorms developed, producing large hail and damaging wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 17:00:00 to 07-SEP-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STROUDSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

PA-191 in Monroe Country is closed in both directions, between the intersections of Creek Road (PA-447) in Stroud Township and PA-715 in Paradise Township, due to a downed tree in wires. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 17:01:00 to 07-SEP-23 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAWNEE ON DELEWARE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree in wires on Hollow Road. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 17:05:00 to 07-SEP-23 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: COATESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Picture of 1 inch hail measured in Coatesville. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 17:24:00 to 07-SEP-23 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed trees on wires on Main Road, Brunner Road, Vera Cruz Road, and St. Peters Road. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 12:17:00 to 07-SEP-23 12:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: KUTZTOWN ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotter reports quarter sized hail with dime size mixing in on Kutztown University campus.

Hail in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 12:25:00 to 07-SEP-23 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: KUTZTOWN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained Spotter reports 1.25 inch hail in Kutztown.

Hail in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 12:40:00 to 07-SEP-23 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Picture sent in of Quarter-sized hail in New Smithville, PA. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 12:40:00 to 07-SEP-23 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE PT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Report from Mping.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 13:19:00 to 07-SEP-23 13:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees and Wires down in Hamburg. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:00:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOEMAKERSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Report from Mping.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:01:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SINKING SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Delayed report... Large tree down partially blocking one lane of Penn Avenue in Wernersville. Time estimated from radar.

Funnel Cloud in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:11:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERTZTOWN
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Picture and video of a funnel cloud near Mertztown. Possible Gustnado.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:12:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

JCPL reports tree damage resulting in power outages along Weisenberg Church Road near New Smithville. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:20:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WERLEYS CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

JCPL reports tree damage resulting in power outages along Weisenberg Church Road. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:23:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: JORDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree on wires at Werleys Corner Road and Bake Oven Road. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:23:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW TRIPOLI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree in wires. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:23:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUTTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Report from Mping.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:27:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOUGLERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree limbs down on wires on Vinemont Road. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:34:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT LAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree on wires. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:34:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNKLETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and power lines down on Lower Smith Gap Road. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:34:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEFFS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several reports of large branches and power lines down in North Whitehall Township. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:38:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree branches and power lines at Oakhurst Drive and Old Bethlehem Pike. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:38:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and power lines down on Upper Smith Gap Road. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:40:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large pine tree snapped from strong outflow winds. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:42:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYLORSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree in wires on Hamilton near Saylorsburg. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:42:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Picture of a large tree snapped on Broad Street in Tatamy associated with gust front. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:43:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: COFFEETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Tree down in wires at Raubsville Road and Deemer Road from strong outflow winds.Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEHIGH, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:45:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAUFF HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large Maple tree down. Snapped across trunk. Minor house damage. Telecom wires down. Power lines unaffected. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:46:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDTS EDDY
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter measured 61 mph wind gust with anemometer associated with gust front. Time estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:46:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: KREIDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree limbs and power lines on Old Carriage Road. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:50:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Tree down in wires on PA 611 at Mount Pleasant Road from strong outflow winds. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 07-SEP-23 16:50:00 to 07-SEP-23 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STROUDSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Downed tree in wires near Dreher Ave and Glen Brook Road. Time estimated from radar.