A line of convective showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of a passing cold front in Northeastern Pennsylvania. These storms became severe thanks to high shear being present on a cool February day. Strong winds knocked down trees and wires across the region. Some minor damage to personal property was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-FEB-23 14:51:00 to 21-FEB-23 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down 3 large power poles which resulted in numerous power outages in Powell and Weston areas. There was tree debris reported on several roads as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-FEB-23 15:07:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBBIE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds uprooted two large trees and 8 others were snapped. Some shingles were torn off of a roof, a swingset was destroyed, and patio furniture was moved 50 to 100 feet away from the original location.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-FEB-23 15:33:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOSTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Yostville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-FEB-23 15:33:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWSVILLE CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires on Franklin Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-FEB-23 15:36:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires on Owego Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-FEB-23 15:45:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires on Cherry Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-FEB-23 15:45:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Blue Shutters Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-FEB-23 15:47:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down wires on Amstrong Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-FEB-23 15:55:00 to 21-FEB-23 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LENOX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires on State Route 92.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 21-FEB-23 16:25:00 to 21-FEB-23 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEACH LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires in Beach Lake area.