Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:20PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mount Carmel, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pottsville, Shamokin, Mount Carmel, Schuylkill Haven, Minersville,
Frackville, St. Clair, Kulpmont, Ashland, Orwigsburg,
Fairview-Ferndale, Port Carbon, Trevorton, Tremont, Girardville,
Marshallton, New Philadelphia, Friedensburg, Lavelle, and Marlin.
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.
Area Description:
Northumberland; Columbia; Schuylkill
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov