Scattered thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front over Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania during the early afternoon of August 12, 2023, and progressed eastward across central Pennsylvania through the late afternoon and evening hours. Sporadic wind damage (and one hail report) was observed with some of these storms, and there were two brief tornadoes in Cambria County.

Hail in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 14:50:00 to 12-AUG-23 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE SUMMIT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm produced quarter-sized hail south of Unityville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 13:02:00 to 12-AUG-23 13:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRVINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees onto State Route 62 south of Irvine.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 14:20:00 to 12-AUG-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIVOLI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree and wires along US Route 220 northeast of Picture Rocks.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 14:48:00 to 12-AUG-23 14:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE SUMMIT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees along with some larger limbs south of Unityville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 14:59:00 to 12-AUG-23 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees in Millville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 15:29:00 to 12-AUG-23 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMERON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees and larger limbs near Cameron Road in Lumber Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAIR, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:30:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked a tree down across Jade Avenue in Lakemont.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 23:06:00 to 12-AUG-23 23:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: REINHOLDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked a tree down across Creek Road southwest of Reinholds. The tree was truck by a car after laying across the road with no injuries reported on scene.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 23:06:00 to 12-AUG-23 23:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: REINHOLDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked a tree down across Holtzman Road west of Reinholds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 19:45:00 to 12-AUG-23 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PREISSER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 70 mph snapped or uprooted a wide swath of trees near Duman Lake along Route 271 to the north of Belsano.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 19:55:00 to 12-AUG-23 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLVER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 70 mph snapped or uprooted multiple trees along Stevens Road north of Colver.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:18:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down power lines along and across Route 53 near Ashville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:21:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKHORN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a large tree along Route 36 to the eat of Ashville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:05:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORETTO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 70 mph snapped or uprooted dozens of trees along Syberton Road outside of Loretto.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:08:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORETTO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 70 mph snapped or uprooted a swath of trees along Iceplant Road north of Cresson.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 12-AUG-23 20:15:00 to 12-AUG-23 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees along Gallitzin Road north of Cresson.