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=== Pennsylvania ===
=== Pennsylvania ===
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After exiting Ohio, the rapidly weakening storm's final destination was in Erie, PA, before dying out completely. "Hurricane" James hit the large town on September 9, bringing gusts exceeding 60 MPH, but the main problem was the rain and hail. Yes, hail. A supercell thunderstorm had developed at the very Southwest tail edge of the storm, bringing some of the most catastrophic weather ever. Supercell thunderstorms are commonplace in Tornado Alley, but tend to be rarer in areas outside that region. The supercell was the source of baseball-sized hailstones that pounded the area, making fist-sized dents in cars and cracking windows to the point of shattering. A bystander was reportedly walking into work but was struck by a gigantic stone on the head, killing him before help could arrive. The supercell was also reported to have produced several funnel clouds in Ashtabula and Erie, resulting in a multitude of Tornado Watches and Warnings extending from Cuyahoga County, OH to Ashtabula County, OH. However, no official tornadoes were confirmed, and the storm dissipated September 10 after crossing the border into New York.[[Category:Great Lakes seasons]]
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After exiting Ohio, the rapidly weakening storm's final destination was in Erie, PA, before dying out completely. "Hurricane" James hit the large town on September 9, bringing gusts exceeding 60 MPH, but the main problem was the rain and hail. Yes, hail. A supercell thunderstorm had developed at the very Southwest tail edge of the storm, bringing some of the most catastrophic weather ever. Supercell thunderstorms are commonplace in Tornado Alley, but tend to be rarer in areas outside that region. The supercell was the source of baseball-sized hailstones that pounded the area, making fist-sized dents in cars and cracking windows to the point of shattering. A bystander was reportedly walking into work but was struck by a gigantic stone on the head, killing him before help could arrive. The supercell was also reported to have produced several funnel clouds in Ashtabula and Erie, resulting in a multitude of Tornado Watches and Warnings extending from Cuyahoga County, OH to Ashtabula County, OH. However, no official tornadoes were confirmed, and the storm dissipated September 10 after crossing the border into New York.
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== Aftermath ==
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"Hurricane" James was undoubtedly one of the most costliest and deadliest storms in Ohio history. Winds at the center of the storm exceeded 190 MPH, strong enough to level well-constructed houses and cause considerable amounts of damage to steel-reinforced structures. Most trees were snapped in half and ripped out of the ground like toothpicks. The torrential rain and waves eroded much of the popular beaches along the lake, including famed ones like Fairport Harbor Beach and Mentor Headlands Beach. Areas where the storm hit at peak intensity, like Sandusky, were declared inhospitable for nearly six months because of the extreme damage. In Cleveland, an oil tanker train was overturned on near St. Clair Avenue, resulting in a multitude of explosions and giant fire that decimated city blocks. However, the storm resulted in the deaths of over 400 people, with 600 more indirect fatalities caused by the storm's aftermath. Currently, there are still rebuilding efforts going on to help the people in places West of Cleveland because of the incredible damage there.[[Category:Great Lakes seasons]]
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