Thunderstorm Wind — Lebanon, Pennsylvania

2023-09-07 · near Mc Gillstown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees across Swatara Drive east-northeast of Bellgrove.

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 1128976. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.