Thunderstorm Wind — Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

2023-09-07 · near Mc Alevys Fort, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 70 mph produced widespread tree damage, including multiple large trees down in Rothrock State Forest.

Wider weather episode

A disorganized cluster of storms pushed northeastward from far southwestern Pennsylvania into and across central Pennsylvania during the afternoon and early evening hours of September 7, 2023. The individual cells intensified and eventually merged into a north-south line that crossed the Susquehanna Valley. Wind damage was the primary impact, although one severe hail report was received.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1128959. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.