Thunderstorm Wind — Columbia, Pennsylvania

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

Event narrative

A strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 50 to 55 mph knocked down multiple tree limbs and a few small trees approximately 1 mile west of Mifflinville. A small box truck was also overturned.

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 1194809. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.