A strong cold front approached the region, with a line of strong showers and thunderstorms developing out ahead of the front. Storms produced damaging winds, tornadoes, and small to medium-sized hail in Pennsylvania.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:48:00 to 01-APR-23 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTNUT HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree downed blocking Bells Mill Road in Andorra Section of Philadelphia County. Time estimated via radar.

Tornado in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:46:00 to 01-APR-23 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNS PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed as a line of storms moved through lower Bucks County. Several trees were uprooted and snapped on the south side of Wrightstown Township. As the tornado progressed southeast near Swamp road, additional tree damage occurred in residential areas as well as on the Bucks County Community College Campus. The
maximum estimated wind speed was associated with damage observed on the north side of Newtown where a roof facade was blown over on a portion of a strip mall building. Additional tree damage was observed in downtown Newtown. The continuous path of damage ended in the vicinity of the Newtown Cemetery.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 18:07:00 to 01-APR-23 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: (PHL)PHILADELPHIA IN
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:49:00 to 01-APR-23 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYN ATHYN
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:43:00 to 01-APR-23 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETZWOOD
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported lightning strike that destroyed pole and downed wires. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:51:00 to 01-APR-23 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANGHORNE MANOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures of trees and fencing down in Langhorne, PA. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:44:00 to 01-APR-23 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from Mping.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:30:00 to 01-APR-23 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HONEY BROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Picture of large trees downed in Honey Brook, PA. Time estimated via radar.

Hail in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:54:00 to 01-APR-23 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORRISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail pictures from a trained spotter. Time estimated via radar.

Hail in BUCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:54:00 to 01-APR-23 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKTOWN ESTATES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Picture of quarter sized hail in Lower Makefield Township. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:42:00 to 01-APR-23 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US-422 closed in both direction between the PA-23 Bridgeport and PA 363 at Audubon exits in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County due to downed utility lines. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:40:00 to 01-APR-23 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree down on Barren Hill Road just west of Ridge Pike.

Hail in CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 01-APR-23 17:40:00 to 01-APR-23 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from Mping.