A shortwave trough approached and cross the Upper Ohio Valley region on July 16th. Diurnal instability and ascent with the trough should resulted in numerous storms into the evening. Moderate surface based, shear, and sufficient downdraft CAPE resulted in a damaging wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 14:17:00 to 16-JUL-20 14:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTOUR JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS Employee reported trees and power lines down and blocking Route 51 near the Montour Sports Complex.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 14:27:00 to 16-JUL-20 14:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST VIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported a tree down on 279 North near Bellevue exit.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 14:30:00 to 16-JUL-20 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement report a tree down on house. No injures reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 14:48:00 to 16-JUL-20 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOPERSTOWN GLADE AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported a tree down on a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 15:00:00 to 16-JUL-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported a tree down on a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 15:00:00 to 16-JUL-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A local citizen reported trees down in Cabot.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 15:00:00 to 16-JUL-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANNAHSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported a tree down on wires on Fire and North Pike Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 15:02:00 to 16-JUL-20 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported a tree down on wire; a fire was observed due to this incident.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 15:13:00 to 16-JUL-20 15:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A report of multiple trees down north of Saver via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARMSTRONG, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 15:15:00 to 16-JUL-20 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORTHINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Report of a tree down via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in VENANGO, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 16:52:00 to 16-JUL-20 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: RENO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A 911 Call Center reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VENANGO, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 16:55:00 to 16-JUL-20 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUSEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A local 911 Call Center reported multiple trees and power lines down along Acelas Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in VENANGO, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-JUL-20 16:59:00 to 16-JUL-20 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLUMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A local 911 Call Center reported trees and power lines down.