Thunderstorm Wind — Columbia, Pennsylvania

2023-02-21 · near Buckhorn, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees to the northwest of Bloomsburg.

Wider weather episode

A cold front crossed central Pennsylvania during the afternoon of February 21, 2023, preceded by bands of gusty low-topped rain showers and thunderstorms, aided by steep lapse rates and appreciable deep-layer shear. Small (sub-severe) hail was also observed in some locations.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1071261. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.