Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 2:34PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles west of Ridgway, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
St. Marys, Ridgway, Force, Benezette, Medix Run, Brandy Camp,
Portland Mills, Brockport, Hicks Run, Kersey, and Weedville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central and north central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Elk
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov