Thunderstorm Wind — Columbia, Pennsylvania

2024-06-22 · near Grassmere, Columbia, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A National Weather Service storm survey found that a microburst occurred in association with a severe thunderstorm at Grassmere Park in Sugarloaf Township. Maximum wind gusts were estimated at 80 to 90 mph. Numerous trees were snapped throughout the park and one person was injured at the park's campground.

Wider weather episode

Weak surface troughing in an environment of ample instability and moisture allowed for convection to occur across east-central Pennsylvania during the afternoon and evening hours of June 22, 2024. Severe thunderstorms produced concentrated areas of thunderstorm wind damage with occasional small hail reports throughout the evening.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1194804. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.