Strong Wind — Cumberland, Pennsylvania

2021-03-14 · Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Gusty west winds (40mph) following a cold frontal passage knocked down a single tree from a steep embankment across the 3800 block of Lisburn Road in Cumberland County. The tree brought down power lines and struck a truck that was traveling southbound on Lisburn Road. There were two occupants in the truck, one of whom was killed by the falling tree.

Wider weather episode

Gusty west winds following a cold frontal passage knocked down a single tree from a steep embankment across the 3800 block of Lisburn Road in Cumberland County. The tree brought down power lines and struck a truck that was traveling southbound on Lisburn Road. There were two occupants in the truck, one of whom was killed by the falling tree.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 940257. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.