Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 1:59PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 158 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Lewistown to 10 miles
southeast of Huntingdon to 16 miles east of Hollidaysburg. Movement
was east at 25 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...
Mount Union, Honey Grove, Spruce Hill, Strodes Mills, Mexico,
Rockhill Furnace, East Waterford, Raystown Dam, Entriken, Blacklog,
Perulack, Walnut, Trough Creek State Park, McConnellstown, Port
Royal, Mapleton, Orbisonia, 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
south central and central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Huntingdon; Mifflin; Juniata
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov