Thunderstorm Wind — Franklin, Pennsylvania
2023-08-07 · near Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania
$6K
Property damage
52 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and wires throughout Hamilton Township.
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 1122568. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.