Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 9:43pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1242 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chambersburg, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Chambersburg, Gettysburg, Guilford, Carroll Valley, Fayetteville,
Mont Alto, Scotland, Cashtown, Orrtanna, Biglerville, Arendtsville,
Fairfield, McKnightstown, Quincy, Liberty Mountain Resort, Penn State
Mont Alto, Gettysburg College, and Gettysburg National Military Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Franklin; Adams
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov