Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 1 at 5:28PM EDT until September 1 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 528 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles north of Galeton, or 19 miles west of Wellsboro,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
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.
This tornado will be near...
Galeton and Gaines around 540 PM EDT.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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.
Area Description:
Potter, PA; Tioga, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov