Special Weather Statement for Cambria; Somerset
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What is happening
At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Westmont, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Bulletin details
At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Westmont, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Johnstown, Westmont, Ebensburg, Belmont, Nanty-Glo, Northern Cambria, Geistown, Southmont, Patton, Cresson, Gallitzin, Vinco, Loretto, Hastings, Dale, East Conemaugh, South Fork, Carrolltown, Sankertown, and Daisytown.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS State College PA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS State College PA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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