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On Tuesday at 5:19 p.m. the National Weather Service released a tornado warning in effect until 5:45 p.m. for Bucks County.
In Phoenixville, Chester County, the situation was far more serious. The rectory at St. Basil the Great Parish caught fire. Staff said a lightning strike caused the fire. In Douglassville, Berks County, a tree was uprooted and landed on a house, but as of Tuesday night, injuries weren't reported.
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At 11:53 p.m. on Friday, the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch in effect until Saturday at midnight for Bucks County.
The NWS reports the Bucks County tornado started in Wrightstown Township and ended in Newtown – going about four miles. Peak winds are estimated to have reached 105 mph, according to the NWS.
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Bucks County is also under a flood watch and a wind advisory until 8 p.m. Winds will also be heavy with "15-30 mph with gusts 35-50 mph outside of any thunderstorms," the NWS said. Advertisement
An updated tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:57 p.m. in effect until 10 p.m. for Bucks County.
Bucks County is also under a flood watch and a wind advisory until 8 p.m. Winds will also be heavy with "15-30 mph with gusts 35-50 mph outside of any thunderstorms," the NWS said.
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