Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 7:42PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 741 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles northeast of Clearfield, moving east at 15 mph. Other strong
storms were forming nearby.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Karthaus, Snow Shoe, Clarence, Moshannon, Pine Glen, Grassflat, and
Orviston.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern Clinton; Clearfield; Northern Centre; Southern Centre
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov