Pennsylvania Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09/02/2026 17:44

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 8:44PM EDT until September 2 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 2, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires: 
September 2, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
TORCTP The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Centre County in central Pennsylvania... South central Clinton County in north central Pennsylvania... * Until 915 PM EDT. * At 844 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Bald Eagle State Park, moving east at 25 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. * Locations impacted include... Lock Haven, Lamar, Mill Hall, Flemington, Castanea, Blanchard, Monument, Mackeyville, Bald Eagle State Park, Beech Creek, and Lock Haven University. For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the Bellefonte and Lock Haven exits, specifically from mile markers 170 to 177.
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: 
Centre, PA; Clinton, PA
Forcast Office: 
NWS State College PA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov