Thunderstorm Wind in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Thunderstorm Wind October 6, 2024 · Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

$1.5M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A few small trunks and were snapped along Rachel Carson Trail.

The wider storm

Strong southwesterly wind ahead of an approaching front eventually advected sufficient moisture and warm air in the lower levels to overcome a capping inversion ahead of a cold front that would eventually be the main driver of forcing to take advantage of a supportive environment. Damaging wind was the primary threat, although the shear and lapse rates aloft pointed towards a limited potential for large hail as well. Tornadoes looked possible, however, LCLs were relatively high, and any issued TORs did not verify.

Began near Wexford (40.6200, -80.0300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1221695. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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