Thunderstorm Wind — Mckean, Pennsylvania

2021-07-13 · near East Smethport, Mckean, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm with winds estimated near 60 mph brought down multiple trees and wires along route 6 east of Smethport.

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 961649. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.