Special Weather Statement for Franklin; Cumberland; Adams
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Adams, Cumberland, Franklin
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 125 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Shippensburg to near Chambersburg. Movement was southeast at 15 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 125 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Shippensburg to near Chambersburg. Movement was southeast at 15 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... Shippensburg, Boiling Springs, Fayetteville, Mount Holly Springs, Cashtown, Aspers, Orrtanna, Walnut Bottom, Pine Grove Furnace, Biglerville, Arendtsville, Bendersville, Fairfield, McKnightstown, Idaville, Gardners, Shippensburg University, and Gettysburg College.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 1:25AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Official revision
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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