Thunderstorm Wind — Greene, Pennsylvania

2024-02-28 · near Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Trees were reported to be down on State Route 21, just west of Oak Forest Road. Time estimated based on radar.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper-level low tracked through the Great Lakes early February 28th and into A strong upper-level low tracked through the Great Lakes and into the Ohio River Valley early on February 28th. Nocturnal convection was mainly elevated before 5 AM, with a few hail reports noted. However, with a surge of warm air after 6 AM, there was just enough instability to create a few instances of wind damage. Based on sounding profiles from PIT and ILN (06Z and 12Z profiles), shear was strong within the low-levels, ranging from 50kts to 60kts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1161845. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.