Strong Wind — Frederick, Maryland

2015-03-15 · Frederick, Maryland

Event narrative

The Herald Mail Media reported that a dead tree had fallen on a hiker due to gusty winds, resulting in his death. This occurred at the Ed Garvey Shelter, an Appalachian Trail shelter located near Brunswick, MD in Gathland State Park. The tree had been marked to be cut down. Winds in the general vicinity ranged from 35 to 45 knots.

Wider weather episode

Potent upper level low over New England resulted in strong winds aloft. Decent mixing brought winds between 40 and 50 mph to the surface, mainly at the higher elevations along and west of the Blue Ridge.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 567340. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.