Stormy Saturday: Update

Well, it's finally all over, and the calm after the storm is about to settle in.

All in all, the updated SPC forecasts this morning did a decent job of forecasting the locations for the largest threat of tornados (extreme eastern PA, southeastern NY, and western CT).  A confirmed EF0 tornado touched down in Queens, along with unconfirmed tornadic radar signatures near Scranton and along the NY/CT border.  These locations are well within the forecasted zone for the highest threat of tornados.

Regarding Pennsylvania, the forecasted strong/severe squall line did move through the entire state, intensifying as it did so.  There was also small bow echo that developed along the PA/MD border that brought severe weather to the southeastern portion of the state.  This echo eventually merged with the main squall line, which rapidly intensified just before reaching NY in the early evening.

So, the cold front has moved through, the temperatures have dropped significantly, and much more comfortable weather is on the way.

Have a great rest of the weekend and start to the next work week, everyone!

Matt

Matthew Flournoy

Meteorology Major | The Pennsylvania State University
Schreyer Honor Scholar | Class of 2015