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Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS State College, PA
Issued by NWS State College, PA
320 NOUS41 KCTP 190107 PNSCTP PAZ059-190515- 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. && NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Colbert