Special Weather Statement for Franklin; Adams
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What is happening
At 728 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles north of Gettysburg to near Emmitsburg. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for south central Pennsylvania.
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Bulletin details
At 728 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles north of Gettysburg to near Emmitsburg. Movement was east at 35 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... Hanover, Waynesboro, Gettysburg, Hampton, Littlestown, Carroll Valley, McSherrystown, Bonneauville, New Oxford, Mont Alto, Lake Heritage, Marion, Cashtown, Aspers, Orrtanna, Biglerville, Abbottstown, Arendtsville, Heidlersburg, and Bendersville.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 7:28PM 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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