Thunderstorm Wind — Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

2019-06-29 · near Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down more than a dozen trees, as well as multiple camping tents and a large party tent. 35 people were injured, although most were minor bumps and bruises, with 3 people being transported to a local hospital by ambulance.

Wider weather episode

A squall line developed over central Pennsylvania during the afternoon of June 29, 2019. This line progressed southeastward across the area, producing wind damage until it exited the Lower Susquehanna Valley by late afternoon. A second line of storms developed across northern Pennsylvania by evening, and produced additional wind damage as it progressed southeastward across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 837365. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.