Pennsylvania Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09/02/2026 05:57

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 8:57AM EDT until September 2 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 2, 2026 - 5:57am
Expires: 
September 2, 2026 - 6:15am
Description: 
At 857 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over East Branch Dam, moving southeast 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... East Branch Dam around 900 AM EDT.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS State College PA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov