Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 5:26PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 526 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 15 miles southwest of Wyalusing to 22 miles
east of Montoursville. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Ricketts Glen State Park.
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:
Sullivan
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov