Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:06PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:06pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ridgway, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Ridgway, Penfield, Force, Benezette, Parker Dam State Park, Medix
Run, Brandy Camp, Portland Mills, Brockport, Kersey, and Weedville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Elk; Cameron; Clearfield
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov