Strong storms in Philly, NJ area prompt severe damage, flooding, downed trees
Severe weather across Philly, NJ area Thursday
FOX 29's Chris O'Connell breaks down what went down on the streets of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas amid flood and tornado warnings Thursday.
PHILADELPHIA - With Flash Flood warnings in effect in the Philadelphia area, many towns have experienced damage.
What we know:
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware, Gloucester and Camden counties until 6:30 p.m.
The Flash Flood warning will be in effect until 7:15 p.m. in Trenton, Camden and Lindenwold.
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The warning is in effect in Wilmington, Newark and Bear until 6:45 p.m.
Some streets in Philadelphia have experienced flooding and high waters, including in Old City.
Lightning Strikes
Home struck by lightning in Franklin Township
FOX 29's Chris O'Connell was live in Franklin Township where lightning struck a home amid heavy storms.
FOX 29's Chris O'Connell was at a scene in Franklin Township where lightning struck a home.
Everyone in the area is reportedly okay.
Downed Trees
Tree topples onto car in Caln Twp.
See the damage that has occurred in the Philadelphia area amid flash flood warnings.
In a Facebook post, user, IrishEyez Chesco says a tree fell on an occupied vehicle in Caln Township Thursday.
The tree appears to have crushed a blue Tesla.
Reports say the vehicle was occupied by a man who was uninjured, but trapped in the vehicle. FOX 29 is awaiting details from officials on the incident.
Train passengers, The Weeknd concertgoers experience delays
Amtrak passengers, The Weeknd concertgoers experience delays
From water building up on train tracks and roads to rain pouring on The Weeknd concertgoers, many people experienced many delays in the Philadelphia area due to strong storms.
From water building up on train tracks and roads to rain pouring on The Weeknd concertgoers, many people experienced many delays in the Philadelphia area due to strong storms.
Amtrak stopped its rail traffic due to high waters over the train tracks. The delay lasted a few hours, but routes have since resumed.
Fans of superstar R&B singer and actor, The Weeknd, waited patiently and with plenty of excitement in the rain for a 7:00 p.m. show at the Linc.
Some fans arrived as early as 4 p.m. only to find that entry was delayed by an hour with gates opening at 6 p.m. instead of 5 p.m.