Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Pennsylvania

2023-08-07 · near Ft Loudon, Franklin, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down power poles and trees across Path Valley Road and Main Street in Fort Loudon.

Wider weather episode

High CAPE (>2500 J/kg) and strong speed and directional shear contributed to a significant severe weather episode across south-central Pennsylvania during the afternoon and evening of August 7, 2023. Of note, a significant bow echo produced widespread wind damage and a trio of weak (EF0-EF1) tornadoes across southern York and Lancaster Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1121882. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.