Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 424 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from near Lincoln Falls to near Barbours
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Lincoln Falls, Kettle Creek Gorge, Shunk, Barbours, Dushore,
Laporte, Forksville, Eagles Mere and Hillsgrove.
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:
Northern Lycoming; Sullivan
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov