Severe storms bring tornadoes, structure fires, road closures and power outages across Delaware Valley

The Brief Severe afternoon storms and confirmed tornadoes impacted areas in New Castle County and Burlington County. Hail closed roads in Parkside Borough and about 1,360 customers lost power in Burlington County. Emergency officials urge residents to steer clear of downed wires and flooded streets as temperature drops and wind chills are expected to worsen by Saturday. PHILADELPHIA - Severe weather moved through the region Thursday, causing road closures, power outages, and storm damage amid confirmed tornado sightings in New Castle County and Burlington County, according to the National Weather Service and local officials. Borough Police Department reported Edgmont Avenue was closed from W Forrestview Road to Upland Road around 4 p.m. due to hail resembling snow, while the Burlington County Office of Emergency Management warned residents of hazards in the storm's aftermath. Storm causes widespread damage and disruptions What we know: The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down Thursday, one in New Castle County and another in Burlington County. Emergency officials told residents to avoid downed wires and flooded streets following afternoon storms and the possibility of a tornado in Burlington County. The National Weather Service is surveying storm damage in Mansfield, Bordentown, and Chesterfield. First responders were called to three structure fires in Mansfield and Chesterfield amid the storm. A private school in Chesterfield also sustained storm damage, according to emergency management officials. There were no injuries reported. About 1,360 PSE&G customers in Burlington County lost power as a result of the severe weather. Timeline: Around 4 p.m., Thursday, hail led Parkside Borough Police Department to shut down part of Edgmont Avenue. Parkside Borough Police Department released the following image of a blockage on Edgmont Avenue from W Forrestview Rd. and Upland Road which has been closed due to hail. As storms traveled northeast, heavy rain moved through the area. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for all of Burlington County until 7 p.m. and a flash flood warning for northern Burlington County until 7:30 p.m. Aftermath and what's ahead for local weather Philadelphia weather: Thursday evening forecast FOX 29 meteorologist Kathy Orr looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast. What's next: Temperatures are set to drop, with lows plunging into the 30s and highs staying in the 40s through Saturday, according to the Weather Authority. Northwesterly winds are expected to bring gusts of 15 to 20 miles an hour Friday, adding to already chilly wind chills. High elevation areas in the Poconos may see some snow by Friday morning. By Saturday morning, wind chills could reach the 20s, and the forecast calls for highs in the 40s through Saturday, a brief warm-up into the 50s Sunday, and a return to the 60s by Wednesday. Dig deeper: According to recent National Weather Service data, November has seen an uptick in tornado warnings in the region compared to previous decades. While earlier years typically saw 1 warning in November, the number was 4 between 2016 and the 2020 range, with 3 already this year. The full extent of structural damage from the two confirmed tornadoes is under assessment, according to the National Weather Service, and final damage surveys are ongoing. The Source: This article contains information from the Parkside Borough Police Department, the National Weather Service, the Burlington County Office of Emergency Management, and data referenced from weather authority broadcasts. Weather Severe Weather