Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday. Gusty winds and low humidity will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions from central Georgia into north-central North Carolina Wednesday. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >
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High instability and wind shear contributed to a significant severe weather episode across south-central Pennsylvania during the afternoon and evening of August 7, 2023. Of note, a significant bow echo produced widespread wind damage and a trio of weak (EF0-EF1) tornadoes across southern York and Lancaster Counties. |
 Tornado damage off of Truce Rd, Lancaster County, PA |
Upper Air/Surface
A seasonably deep upper level trough worked into PA on August 7th 2023.
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500mb pattern 00Z 08/08/23
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Surface pattern 21Z 08/07/23
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500mb Anomalies
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| Schoolhouse Rd, Whiterock, Lancaster Co |
Lancaster Co damage
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REF/SRM at time of tornado 4SSW Smithville, Lancaster Co
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Storm Reports
Storm report map for August 7 2023
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