Thunderstorm Wind — Tioga, Pennsylvania

2023-02-21 · near Blossburg, Tioga, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Gusty rain showers producing winds estimated near 50 mph knocked out power to more than 250 customers in the borough of Blossburg.

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 1071265. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.