Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 27 at 8:40PM EDT until August 27 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 839 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rupert, moving
east at 25 mph. Radar has detected some rotation in this storm.
While not imminent, a tornado may develop.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Bloomsburg, Berwick, Danville, Riverside, Catawissa, Mifflinville,
Lightstreet, Almedia, Fernville, Mechanicsville, Buckhorn, and
Jerseytown.
For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the
Danville and Nescopek exits, specifically from mile markers 225 to
247.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Columbia, PA; Montour, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov