Strong Wind — Cumberland, Pennsylvania

2024-04-14 · Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Outflow from a line of storms produced gusty winds estimated near 45 mph that knocked down a tree onto University Avenue in Mechanicsburg.

Wider weather episode

A cold front dropped southward across Central Pennsylvania during the afternoon and evening hours of April 14, 2024, accompanied by a line of showers and storms. The storms developed in a relatively dry environment, with plentiful shear and adequate CAPE. Damaging winds were the primary issue, although there were two reports of quarter-sized hail. The storms weakened as they moved into southern Pennsylvania late in the evening.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1165679. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.