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August 7, 2023 Severe Weather in Central PA

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Overview

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

 

Surface pattern 21Z 08/07/23

 

500mb Anomalies

 

Photos

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Schoolhouse Rd, Whiterock, Lancaster Co

Lancaster Co damage

 

Radar

 

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REF/SRM at time of tornado 4SSW Smithville, Lancaster Co

 

Storm Reports

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Storm report map for August 7 2023

 

 

 

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