Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 3:21PM EDT until March 16 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:21pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 321 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Brickerville to Shenks Ferry to Jarrettsville, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Lancaster, Ephrata, Columbia, Lititz, Millersville, Willow Street,
Mount Joy, New Holland, Manheim, East Petersburg, Akron, and Leola.
This includes The Pennsylvania Turnpike from mile markers 269 to 295.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for south central
Pennsylvania.
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
State College PA.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Lancaster, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov