A nasty little storm off the Delmarva coast has generated onshore gusts near 40 m.p.h. at the Jersey Shore, where beaches took a hammering in last month's nor'easter.
Meanwhile, farther inland and far removed from the peak severe-storm season, a thunderstorm rocked parts of the region.
Penny-size hail, three-quarters of an inch in diameter, was reported in Ewing, Mercer County.
That coastal storm likely will help produce an unpleasant homebound commute as moderate to heavy rain is expected to continue into the night.
We know from experience that wet leaves can be as hazardous as ice. Plus, this is the time of year when leaves clog drains, leading to road-ponding, and slippery rails are a seasonal plague for SEPTA,
As for the thunder, it's been known to happen in November -- even during winter storms, for that matter.
Back in 1970 a November hailstorm left a 2½-inch accumulation at Point Pleasant Beach on a day that a tornado touched down in Atlantic County, according to the National Weather Service.