Thunderstorm Wind — Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

2025-08-17 · near Claridge, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Multiple trees were reported down at a residence along Baughman Lane.

Wider weather episode

Scattered showers and storms moved across the region during the afternoon as a front crossed the region. Most convection was sub-severe early on with meager CAPE and effective shear, however, convection intensified east of Pittsburgh as the ongoing convection encountered a more unstable air mass. Damaging winds were the only threat with convection.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1281668. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.