Strong winds knock trees down across Philadelphia; unusual May weather has neighbors on notice

Robust winds brought about a tree to fall and land proper on prime of a automobile in Frankford Saturday morning, fortunately nobody was damage.

One neighbor mentioned the tree missed his automobile by an inch.

“I simply wakened, I hear a increase and I simply got here out and the tree completely missed my automobile by an inch,” mentioned Lionel Berdecia of North East Philadelphia.

The wind introduced two bushes and a utility pole down on Roosevelt Boulevard simply earlier than the Fox Avenue exit.

In West Philadelphia, the wind brought about one other tree to fall over, this time pulling down energy strains and beginning a home fireplace. Fortunately, firefighters knocked it down quick and nobody was damage.

In Fishtown — it is one thing nobody wished to stroll out to, however one other tree smashed down on to a automobile alongside Memphis Avenue.

Regardless of the bizarre Could climate, individuals nonetheless ventured out within the metropolis.. some even by bike.. however two girls visiting from Poland weren’t going to let the rain cease them from trying out the Rocky steps.
“We’ve two days solely in Philly so we wanted to exit,” mentioned Ewelina Kiarwnska who’s visiting from Poland.

Canines had been a very good sport within the soggy climate, some even sported a raincoat to try to preserve dry.

The climate could have altered golf plans for Rex Schilgen, however Jillian Value did not thoughts! It simply meant their time out within the metropolis acquired an earlier begin.

“We nonetheless need to help all of the native companies and the eating places we simply went out acquired meals and drinks,” Value mentioned.

Many individuals agree this climate will not be ultimate for Could, however they do not thoughts if it retains them indoors on Sunday.

“I am trying ahead to watching the 76ers tomorrow and never leaving the home,” mentioned Joe Helinek of Fishtown.