Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 8:57PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mount Davis, or 12 miles south of Somerset, moving northeast at 40
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...
Somerset, Meyersdale, Berlin, Friedens, Central City, Buffalo
Mills, Ursina, New Centerville, St. Clairsville, Mount Davis, Lake
Gordon, Hyndman, Rockwood, Confluence, Salisbury, Garrett, Indian
Lake, Stoystown and Schellsburg.
This includes The Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 102 and
143.
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.
Area Description:
Somerset; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov