Strong Wind — Westmoreland Ridges, Pennsylvania
2022-02-17 · Westmoreland Ridges, Pennsylvania
48 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Up to 55mph winds was measured in the ridges of Westmoreland County late Thursday evening, February 17th.
Wider weather episode
Strong winds occurred the evening of February 17th due to strong vertical wind profile associated with an approaching low pressure system form the southwest. High winds were not widespread, only counties that didn't observe rainfall throughout the day (southeast/east of Pittsburgh) tapped into deep boundary layer mixing and experienced strong synoptic winds.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1007131. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.