Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 1:52PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 152 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mechanicsburg, moving east at 15 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...
Harrisburg, Lower Allen, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, New Cumberland,
Lemoyne, Boiling Springs, Wormleysburg, Dillsburg, Shiremanstown,
Siddonsburg, Lewisberry, Capital City Airport, Messiah College, and
Ski Roundtop Ski Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Cumberland; York
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov