Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 5:02PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Jersey Shore, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Williamsport, Jersey Shore, Avis, Duboistown, McElhattan, South
Williamsport, and Garden View.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
north central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Southern Clinton; Southern Lycoming
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov