Special Weather Statement for Cameron; Northern Clinton; Clearfield +3 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Blair, Cameron, Clearfield, Northern Centre, Northern Clinton, Southern Centre
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 1231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking several strong thunderstorms with rotating updrafts and capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 25 miles southeast of St. Marys to 16 miles east of Clearfield to near Tyrone. Storm movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms 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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in State College PA. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 PM EDT for central and north central Pennsylvania.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking several strong thunderstorms with rotating updrafts and capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 25 miles southeast of St. Marys to 16 miles east of Clearfield to near Tyrone. Storm movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... State College, Bellefonte, Park Forest Village, Boalsburg, Keating, Pleasant Gap, Philipsburg, Stormstown, Lemont, Bald Eagle, Zion, Houserville, Pine Grove Mills, Renovo, Osceola Mills, Milesburg, Chester Hill, Ramblewood, Karthaus, and Snow Shoe.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 12:32PM EDT by NWS State College PA
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Source and limitations
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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