Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
DuBois, moving north at 20 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...
St. Marys, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Brandy Camp, Portland Mills,
Brockport, Kersey, and Treasure Lake.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
north central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Elk; Clearfield
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov