Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 2:50PM EDT until August 7 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 250 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Friedensburg,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Pottsville, Tamaqua, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah, Minersville,
Mahanoy City, Frackville, St. Clair, Orwigsburg, Pine Grove, Port
Carbon, and Tremont.
This includes Interstate 81 from mile markers 97 to 135.
Instruction:
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
State College PA.
Area Description:
Schuylkill, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov