Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 27 at 8:24PM EDT until August 27 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
TORCTP
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Lancaster County in south central Pennsylvania...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 824 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Leola, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
New Holland, Leola, Leacock, Bareville, Intercourse, Blue Ball,
Farmersville, and Gordonville.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, 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