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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
456 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...York County 07/16/2024 Downburst Wind Event...

.Overview...
In coordination with the York County Office of Emergency Management,
the National Weather Service in State College has confirmed that a
series of downbursts occurred on the northeast side of York during
the evening of July 16, 2024. Maximum estimated wind speeds were between
80 and 90 mph.

.NE York Downbursts...

Peak Wind /Estimated : 80-90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 6 miles
Path Width /maximum/:  2 miles
Fatalities:            0
Injuries:              0

Start Date:            July 16, 2024
Start Time:            6:57 PM EDT
Start Location:        Central York High School
Start Lat/Lon:         40.01454 / -76.70076

End Date:              July 16, 2024
End Time:              7:14 PM EDT
End Location:          1 SE Hallam
End Lat/Lon:           39.99166 / -76.58618

A line of thunderstorms developed and moved across north to
northeast portions of York County. These storms intensified
as they moved south, producing the first downburst of severe
wind at Central York High School. Damage on the school grounds
occurred to trees, roofs, and several athletics facilities including
one of the football goal posts being turned 45 to 90 degrees.

The line of storms and subsequent downbursts continued moving southeast,
producing additional downbursts. Damage was sustained across a large
portion of Springettsbury and Hellam Townships, extending south of U.S.
Highway 30 between Hallam and East Prospect. Numerous large trees were
uprooted and blown down along with power lines downed, resulting in several
instances of structural damage. The line of storms continued moving
southeast and gradually weakening as they approached southeastern portions
of the county.


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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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