Tornado hits Pennsylvania amid severe weather

Tornado hits Pennsylvania

Authorities wait to assess damage.

Winds knock down trees and cause power outages.

Amid severe storms that struck Pennsylvania on Memorial Day, a tornado touched down in Schuylkill County.

Local authorities are waiting to determine the exact intensity of this storm.

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Images captured in Mahanoy City show debris being dragged down the street and flags waving violently.

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Tornado hit Pennsylvania in Schuylkill County

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Local officials reported that the tornado impacted the region of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.

This occurred just before 8 p.m. on Monday, although a more detailed analysis by the National Weather Service is still awaited.

This event marks the first tornado in the eastern half of Pennsylvania this year, forecasting an intense storm for this Tuesday and Wednesday.

According to ABC 6, the tornado had a width of 75 yards and remained on the ground for approximately a mile and a half.

Aftermath of the tornado

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The strong winds knocked down trees and left numerous homes and various businesses without electricity.

In addition to Schuylkill County, the storm front also affected Lancaster County, according to WGAL.

This prompted a tornado warning, although there was no confirmation that it had touched down.

Meanwhile, at the Lancaster Country Club, preparations continued for the U.S. Women’s Open.