Pennsylvania Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09/02/2026 05:38

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 8:38AM EDT until September 2 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 2, 2026 - 5:38am
Expires: 
September 2, 2026 - 6:15am
Description: 
TORCTP The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Elk County in north central Pennsylvania... Southwestern McKean County in north central Pennsylvania... * Until 915 AM EDT. * At 838 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Kane, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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 dangerous storm will be near... Kane and James City around 840 AM EDT. Wilcox around 850 AM EDT. East Branch Dam around 900 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount Jewett.
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.
Area Description: 
Elk, PA; McKean, PA
Forcast Office: 
NWS State College PA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov