Thunderstorm Wind in Harford County, Maryland
Thunderstorm Wind March 8, 2008 · Harford County, Maryland
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Pylesville (39.7167, -76.3975).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 89623. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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