Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 9:59am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Huntingdon, moving east at 20 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...
Huntingdon, Spruce Creek, Franklinville, Mcalevys Fort,
McConnellstown, Petersburg, Alexandria, and Juniata College.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Blair; Huntingdon
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov