Thunderstorm Wind — Columbia, Pennsylvania

2022-07-12 · near Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree and wires onto West Front Street (Route 11), blocking the roadway.

Wider weather episode

An approaching cold front was aided by rather strong mid-level flow (45-55+ kts) and moderately strong MLCAPE (1000-2000 J/kg) over central Pennsylvania during the afternoon of July 12, 2022. Scattered showers and storms developed by early afternoon, and produced reports of wind damage and quarter-sized hail. Storms had exited the Lower Susquehanna Valley by early evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1036184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.