Thunderstorm Wind — Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

2024-08-05 · near Nicholson, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front in an environment favorable for severe weather with sufficient instability, plenty of moisture, and wind shear. This supported the development of some strong to severe storms in the afternoon and early evening. Damaging wind gusts knocked down numerous trees and wires in Susquehanna County and there was one microburst surveyed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208894. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.