Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 658 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Montoursville, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Hughesville around 705 PM EDT.
Exchange around 710 PM EDT.
Jerseytown and Iola around 720 PM EDT.
Eyers Grove around 725 PM EDT.
Bloomsburg and Buckhorn around 735 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Turbotville,
Washingtonville, Orangeville, Espy, and Stillwater.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for
central and north central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Southern Lycoming; Montour; Northumberland; Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov