Thunderstorm Wind — Mckean, Pennsylvania

2021-07-13 · near Ludlow, Mckean, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm with winds estimated near 60 mph brought down multiple trees across Route 6.

Wider weather episode

Widespread severe thunderstorms formed during the afternoon and evening within an environment of moderate CAPE and moderate shear. A shortwave moved across the Ohio Valley giving support for multiple rounds of convection, primarily in the form of multicell clusters and linear segments. Although damaging winds were the main impact, a few storms also created large hail. Flash flooding was reported from slow moving thunderstorms in Lycoming and Tioga Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 960701. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.