Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 1:27PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 10:27am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 127 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles south of State College to Huntingdon
to 15 miles east of Hollidaysburg. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Lewistown, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Burnham, Belleville, Highland
Park, Williamsburg, Yeagertown, Strodes Mills, Juniata Terrace,
Allensville, Mcalevys Fort, Raystown Dam, Blacklog, McConnellstown,
Mapleton, Maitland, McVeytown, Mill Creek, and Kistler.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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; Mifflin; Juniata
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov