Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 8:37AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 5:37am
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 837 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from over East Conemaugh to 18 miles north of
Ursina, or extending from over Johnstown to 19 miles west of
Somerset, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Johnstown, Somerset, Westmont, Windber, Belmont, Geistown,
Southmont, Friedens, Vinco, Boswell, Dale, East Conemaugh,
Salix-Beauty Line Park, Davidsville, Paint, Jerome, South Fork,
Scalp Level, Sidman and St. Michael.
This includes The Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 100 and
112.
Instruction:
Seek 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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Cambria; Somerset
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov