Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 6:13PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ephrata, moving northeast at 15 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ephrata, Denver, Reamstown, Rothsville, Newmanstown, Adamstown,
Richland, Brickerville, Schaefferstown, Kleinfeltersville, Reinholds,
Schoeneck, and Penryn.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
south central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Lebanon; Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov