High Wind — Northern Centre, Pennsylvania

2018-04-04 · Northern Centre, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and wires across Northern Centre County.

Wider weather episode

A sharp cold front crossed central Pennsylvania during the morning of April 4. A tight pressure gradient behind the front produced strong to damaging non-thunderstorm winds through the afternoon and early evening. Widespread gusts of 50-60 mph were observed along with sporadic tree and roof damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 743038. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.