Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 1:05AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 10:05pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 104 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Olean, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Shinglehouse, Eldred, Oswayo, and Ceres.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
McKean; Potter
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov