Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 548 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jersey Shore, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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, Duboistown, Cogan Station, Trout Run, Loyalsockville,
South Williamsport, Garden View, Salladasburg, and Little League
World Series Complex.
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:
Northern Lycoming; Southern Lycoming
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov