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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
907 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...Lebanon County 07/17/2024 Downburst Wind Event...

.Overview...
In coordination with Lebanon County Department of Emergency
Services, the National Weather Service in State College has
confirmed that a downburst occurred in North Londonderry Township
near the intersection of Plaza Dr and Parliament Dr at approx 6:04
PM on Wed, Jul 17, 2024.

.Londonderry Township Downburst...

Peak Wind  /Estimated/: 70-80 mph
Path Length /statute/: 350 yds
Path Width /maximum/: 200 yds
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date:            July 17, 2024
Start Time:            6:04 PM EDT
Start Location:        Farm near Plaza Dr and Parliament Dr
Start Lat/Lon:         40.30905 / -76.57120

End Date:              July 17, 2024
End Time:              6:05 PM EDT
End Location:          Plaza Dr near Parliament Dr
End Lat/Lon:           40.31107 / -76.56865

Survey Summary:
A discrete thunderstorm intensified as it moved out of Hershey and
into Palmyra just after 6 PM on Wed, Jul 17. At approximately 6:04
PM, it produced straight line winds estimated at 70 to 80 mph over
a farm located near the intersection of Plaza Drive and
Parliament Drive. The wind snapped a pine tree, causing it to
fall into a farm house, causing significant damage to the home.
Wind also entered a large barn, ultimately leading to the roof
being ripped off, with debris carried up to 125 yds downstream
toward the ENE. A trailer, a wagon, and other farm equipment were
flipped or damaged due to the wind. The footprint of maximum wind
damage measured 350 yds long by 200 yds wide.

We would like to thank the Lebanon County Department of Emergency
Services for their assistance in this survey.


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NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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Colbert