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Planes flip, trees down: Butler County sees damage following afternoon storms

At least two planes were found flipped over Wednesday after storms in the afternoon.This image was edited to blur the call numbers on the plane.

Storm damage reported Wednesday evening included planes flipped over at a local airport and trees down on houses and roads.

Among those affected was Bobbi Taylor of Jefferson Township. A large tree branch fell on the roof of her home on Mushrush Road.“It's just a hideous mess,” Taylor said.At the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport, in Penn Township, at least two planes were flipped over after severe thunderstorms with heavy winds tore through the area.The National Weather Service of Pittsburgh first issued a severe thunderstorm warning for a portion of Butler County, including Butler, Meridian and East Butler, at approximately 4 p.m. It warned of winds up to 60 miles per hour and quarter-sized hail.Another warning came for areas including Chicora and East Brady at nearly 4:30 and lasted through 5 p.m.

Storm damage at the Mead residence. Submitted photo.

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