A strengthening low pressure system crossed the upper Ohio Valley and Great Lakes on the 24th. Strong cold air advection and a tightening pressure gradient brought strong winds and snow showers and squalls to much of northwestern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and Garrett County Maryland. Wind gusts over 58mph were realized in multiple counties with damage in the way of downed trees, power lines, and numerous power outages. In addition, a Sheetz gas pump overhang in Ford City, Pennsylvania was blown over.

High Wind in FOREST, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported a large tree down on route 949.

High Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported that a tree fell into a house in Versailles, a porch collapsed Homestead, and numerous trees and wires were down throughout the county.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in ARMSTRONG, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The PA state emergency operations center reported that the overhang at the Sheetz in Ford City was blown over onto the fuel pumps.  The pumps were shut off and no injuries were reported. In addition, trees and wires were reported down in Manor and Redbank Townships.

High Wind in MERCER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported numerous trees and wires down county wide.

High Wind in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported structural damage in the town of Butler, PA.

High Wind in BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported trees and power lines down in Conway.

High Wind in VENANGO, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported numerous trees down throughout county.

High Wind in FAYETTE RIDGES, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported trees down in Farmington.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported trees down throughout county.

High Wind in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported numerous trees down.