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Thunderstorm Wind in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2023 · Bedford County, Pennsylvania

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

$3K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees around Clearville.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Clearville (39.9180, -78.3903).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1121923. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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