Severe thunderstorm, reported 70 mph wind, arrived on short notice
Unlike Tuesday's outbreak, this one came was a quick, and destructive hitter.
The powerful thunderstorm that roared through the region Wednesday with little notice evidently did more damage in the immediate Phladelphia area than its ballyhood predecessor on Tuesday.
With little notice, the storm struck right around the peak homebound commuting period.
National Weather Service reported a possible 70-plus mph gust in Pottstown just after 4 p.m. Numerous trees were downed in the region.
The weather service in Mount Holly issued a severe-thunderstorm warning for the region just before 4:30 as the storm barreled eastward.
Tuesday's storms arrived in roughly the same time frame in the region.
Unfortunately, the peak commuting period is a favored time thunderstorms. They feed on heat, and this time of year they can get to feast on a day's worth.