Special Weather Statement for Huntingdon; Franklin; Perry +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Cumberland, Franklin, Huntingdon, Perry
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What is happening
At 135 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles south of Huntingdon, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm 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 300 PM EDT for central Pennsylvania. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for south central and central Pennsylvania.
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Bulletin details
At 135 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles south of Huntingdon, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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... Rockhill Furnace, Roxbury, Willow Hill, Big Spring State Park, Doylesburg, Three Springs, Orbisonia, Saltillo, Orrstown, and Shade Gap.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 1:35PM 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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