Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 7:22PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 4:22pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 721 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles south of Huntingdon, 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...
Rockhill Furnace, Perulack, Big Spring State Park, Doylesburg,
Orbisonia, Shirleysburg, and New Germantown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
south central and central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Huntingdon; Juniata; Franklin; Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov