Credit: Larry Rhoades
Two lines of storms tore through the Levittown area on Tuesday and unleashed strong winds, heavy rain, and widespread damage after a sweltering day of heat and humidity.
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Residents reported downed trees and branches scattered across the area, with several limbs reported to be temporarily blocking roads in the area. A tree fell across the road at Dixon and Arthur avenues in the West Bristol section of Bristol Township.
The severe weather resulted in scattered power outages in the Levittown area, but most had been resolved by Wednesday morning, according to PECO.
As of 1 p.m. Wednesday, small scattered outages remained in parts of Bristol and Falls townships.
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PECO noted that at the peak of the storm Tuesday night, approximately 130,000 customers experienced power disruptions, with the majority of the damage in Chester County.
PECO has called in additional mutual aid crews from Alabama, Indiana, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Virginia.
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The National Weather Service has warned of another round of potent thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. However, relief is in sight as the forecast predicts a drop in temperatures and humidity starting Thursday.
PECO has issued a safety reminder urging residents to steer clear of storm-damaged electrical equipment, including downed power lines and tree limbs in contact with power lines. The company advised that all such equipment should be considered energized and dangerous.
Residents who encounter downed power lines are encouraged to report them immediately to PECO at 1-800-841-4141.
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The forecast ahead:
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 73. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph.
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Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
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