Thunderstorm Wind — Harford, Maryland

2008-03-08 · near Pylesville, Harford, Maryland

Event narrative

A local newspaper reported a person was killed when thunderstorm winds brought down two locust trees across Route 136 north of Broad Creek. One tree stuck the passenger side of a passing truck. The driver was not injured but the passenger died the next day from the injuries.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure crossed the Mid Atlantic March 8th, bringing a strong cold front through the region during the late afternoon and evening. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms that produced large hail and gusty, damaging winds. There were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines, with several reports of trees falling into homes. One fatality was reported in Harford County when a tree fell onto a moving truck, killing the passenger.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 89623. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.