Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 6:55AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 3:55am
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 654 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles west of Kane to near Marienville to
near Clarion. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
St. Marys, DuBois, Clearfield, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Sandy, Cameron,
Woodland, Curwensville, Emporium, Penfield, Hyde, Plymptonville,
Rockton, Karthaus, Wilcox, James City, Force, Benezette, and East
Branch Dam.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Warren; McKean; Elk; Cameron; Clearfield
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov