Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles west of Bedford, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Bedford, Osterburg, Buffalo Mills, St. Clairsville, Cessna,
Schellsburg, Manns Choice, New Paris, and New Baltimore.
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.
Area Description:
Somerset; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov