Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 4:29PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 18 miles west of Wellsboro to 29 miles
northwest of Lock Haven. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wellsboro, Morris, Renovo, Galeton, Cross Fork, Leetonia, Leonard
Harrison State Park, Tamarack, Kettle Creek State Park, Cedar Run,
Cammal, Slate Run, Ole Bull State Park, English Center, Little Pine
State Park, Tioga, and Ski Sawmill Ski Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Potter; Northern Clinton; Tioga; Northern Lycoming
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov