Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Quarryville to 12 miles south of
Gap, or extending from 10 miles southeast of Willow Street to 19
miles southeast of Willow Street, moving northeast at 20 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Quarryville, Gap, Christiana, Georgetown, Kirkwood and Little
Britain.
Instruction:
Seek 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:
Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov