High winds associated with a strong low pressure system (formerly Hurricane Ike) and sharp cold front produced widespread wind damage across central Pennsylvania. The damage occurred a few hours either side of midnight on the 15th in the wake of the cold front.
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph downed numerous trees and wires, which resulted in over 300,000 power outages across the state. A few minor injuries related to the downed trees were reported during this event.

High Wind in CLEARFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Clearfield ASOS (KFIG) reported a peak wind gust of 69 mph. Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and wires across Clearfield County.

High Wind in POTTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and wires across Potter County.

High Wind in CAMERON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and wires across Cameron County.

High Wind in ELK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and wires across Elk County.

High Wind in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and wires across Cambria County.

High Wind in SOUTHERN CENTRE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:45:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees and wires across  Southern Centre County.

High Wind in TIOGA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and wires across Tioga County.

High Wind in NORTHERN LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and wires across Northern Lycoming County.

High Wind in NORTHERN CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and wires across Northern Clinton County.

High Wind in NORTHERN CENTRE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and wires across Northern Centre County.

High Wind in BLAIR, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:45:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down several trees and wires across Blair County.

High Wind in SOUTHERN CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 21:45:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees and wires across Southern Clinton County. Two people sustained minor injuries after a tree fell onto their car in Lock Haven.

High Wind in WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 19:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds brought down numerous trees and wires across Warren County.

High Wind in MCKEAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-SEP-08 19:30:00 to 15-SEP-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Non-thunderstorm winds brought down numerous trees and wires across McKean County.