Video, Images Show Storm's Destructive Path In Cherry Hill

CHERRY HILL, NJ - Videos and pictures taken by residents throughout Cherry Hill showed the aftermath of a severe thunderstorm that hit the township Friday evening.

Jimmy Kudakachira, a resident of Rhode Island Avenue in the township, posted the below video depicting the aftermath of the storm that hit the region Friday evening.

The video and picture show a tree that was ripped out of the ground and part of the sidewalk that was torn up by the storm. The video also shows water flowing through the streets.

"Tornado hit us!" he wrote with the image, referencing a tornado watch that was in effect for parts of South Jersey Friday evening.

In Camden County, that tornado watch has expired for all areas of the state. As of 7 p.m., a flood advisory remains in effect for Cherry Hill until 9:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

"We heard a lot of wind and then a few big booms, which was apparently due to the transformer exploding according to the firefighter," Kudakachira told Patch. "We came outside to see that damage as it was a block away and incidentally saw the tree down. Honestly we don’t even think we heard the tree fall and it was right next to our home."

Other residents took pictures of the destructive path of the storm in the township.

The above image from Massachusetts Avenue was provided by Frankie DeChristopher and used with permission.

The above image was taken by the DMV in Cherry Hill and is used with permission.

The above image of a fallen tree in Knollwood was taken by Cheryl Shatz Petruzzelli and is being used with permission.

The above image of a fallen tree in Knollwood was taken by Cheryl Shatz Petruzzelli and is being used with permission.

The above image of a fallen tree in Knollwood was taken by Cheryl Shatz Petruzzelli and is being used with permission.

"Residents are advised to take proper precautions per the National Weather Service due to a tornado watch in the area," Cherry Hill police said in an alert Friday evening. "We are experiencing storms throughout the region overnight."

"We have had significant weather come through Cherry Hill in the last 45 minutes," township officials said in a Facebook post. "There are several parts of town without power, as well as areas that have trees and wires down, and roadways blocked. If you have to travel, please use extreme caution. If you experienced a power outage, please contact PSE&G by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734) or calling 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). If you need to report a non-emergency matter, please contact the Cherry Hill Police Department at 856-665-1200. If you have an emergency and need immediate assistance, dial 911.

"The Township, Department of Public Works and Cherry Hill Police Department are assessing the storm damage and will be working through the night to clear roadways and assist with storm damage."

Nearly all power outages that had been experienced by Atlantic City Electric and PSE&G customers were fully restored overnight.

Do you have storm images you'd like to share with Patch? Send them to Anthony.Bellano@patch.com.

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