Strong Wind in Fayette Ridges, Pennsylvania

Strong Wind February 17, 2022 · Fayette Ridges, Pennsylvania

56 mph

Estimated gust (49 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Based on reports surrounding the region, 45mph-55mph winds were likely occurring in the ridges of Fayette County.

The wider storm

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 1007134. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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