Pennsylvania Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/03/2026 16:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 7:34PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 3, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires: 
September 3, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 734 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Springville, or 9 miles south of Montrose, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Carbondale, Clifford, Forest City, Springville, Dimock, Harford, Waymart, Nicholson, Vandling, and Meshoppen.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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.
Area Description: 
Susquehanna; Northern Wayne; Wyoming; Lackawanna; Southern Wayne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Binghamton NY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov