Thunderstorm Wind — York, Pennsylvania

2021-07-28 · near West York, York, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A severe thunderstorm produced winds estimated near 60 mph and knocked down several tents at the York State Fair. There were 6 injuries, with 3 of them transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

Wider weather episode

Isolated showers and storms developed along a stalled frontal boundary over southern PA during the afternoon and evening hours of July 28, 2021. One of these storms produced multiple wind damage reports as it drifted south-southeastward across York County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 978192. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.