The National Weather Service says a tornado has been confirmed in eastern Pennsylvania where damage to some homes occurred but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Meteorologist Jonathan O'Brien says a damage assessment team will be sent to the area Wednesday to determine the strength of the twister that struck Tuesday.
O'Brien says Berks County emergency officials reported structural damage to about 20 properties, some of it significant. Emergency dispatchers in Berks and Chester counties earlier cited roof damage and some partial collapses in Caernarvon Township, which includes Morgantown.
WFMZ-TV reported the Valley Ponds development homeowners association saying about 70 percent of the homes remained livable.
The Reading Eagle reported damaged cars from downed trees. Some areas reported hail the size of a ping pong ball.
When we say there is the potential for large hail, here is an example of what that means. This picture was taken in Victory Township Venango county PA. #pawx Large hail is a concern again this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/ccFpNjVk4B
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) May 29, 2019
A tornado watch was in effect for the Pittsburgh region yesterday and the National Weather Service says Wednesday afternoon will bring more storms and the possibility of flash flooding.
