Severe thunderstorms were scattered across eastern Ohio, the northern West Virginia panhandle, and southwest Pennsylvania ahead of a cold front. Significant damaging winds associated with a large bow echo occured along a path from near Steubenville, Ohio to Latrobe, Pennsylvania. From this bow echo the highest recorded wind gusts at ASOS observation sites were 71 MPH at Wheeling, WV, 66 MPH at Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin, PA, and 86 MPH at Latrobe, PA. At least 150,000 homes lost power at some point during the storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 17:17:00 to 16-APR-10 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEITH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported large trees down in Uniontown.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 15:10:00 to 16-APR-10 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLN HGTS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters and law enforcement reported widespread trees and power lines down from west of Greensburg to around Latrobe.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 15:00:00 to 16-APR-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A motorist was injured when a falling tree struck his vehicle in North Huntingdon Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 15:00:00 to 16-APR-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST NEWTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspapers and local media reported roof damge to a church in West Newton.

Lightning in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 15:15:00 to 16-APR-10 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CONNELLS MILL
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported a home fire due to a lightning strike in Chartier Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 14:40:00 to 16-APR-10 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DONALD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported large trees down in Mcdonald. Trees and power lines were also reported down by law enforcement across much of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 14:50:00 to 16-APR-10 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLE SHANNON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a utility pole snapped. Trees and power lines were alos reported down by law enforcement across much of western Allegeny county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 14:55:00 to 16-APR-10 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROEVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down in Monroeville near the Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 15:15:00 to 16-APR-10 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported utility lines down across all 4 lanes of Interstate 70 near Bentleyville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 14:45:00 to 16-APR-10 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHCLIFF
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A woman suffered minor injuries when a large tree branch struck her car and shattered the car windshield.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 14:55:00 to 16-APR-10 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADDOCK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Newspapers and local media reported 4 buildings in Braddock sustainded major roof damge, including a commercial building with a day care cand dental clinic.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 14:50:00 to 16-APR-10 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENTWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Pittsburgh City public works reported 25 to 30 large trees down with power lines in the South Hills along and near Brownsville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 14:55:00 to 16-APR-10 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KEESPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lage pine tree fell onto the corner of a house smashing the roof and breaking a wall in Mckeesport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 15:15:00 to 16-APR-10 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LBE)LATROBE ARPT
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS at Arnold Palmer Regional airport in Latrobe reported a wind gust of 86 MPH. The wind pushed a Piper Cherokee secured by wheel chocks into a fence. Minor damge was also reported to buildings at the terminal.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 14:53:00 to 16-APR-10 14:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLEGHENY CO ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 66 MPH wind gust was reported at the Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin. Trees and power lines were reported down around West Mifflin.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-APR-10 17:25:00 to 16-APR-10 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEITH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported roof damage to a commercial building in Uniontown.