Pennsylvania Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/27/2026 12:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 3:06PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 27, 2026 - 12:06pm
Expires: 
August 27, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 306 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles west of Canton to 16 miles north of Jersey Shore. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Ralston, Ogdensburg, Buttonwood, and Liberty.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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: 
Tioga; Northern Lycoming
Forcast Office: 
NWS State College PA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov