Special Weather Statement for Lancaster
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lancaster
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- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Observed
What is happening
At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Quarryville to 12 miles south of Gap, or extending from 10 miles southeast of Willow Street to 19 miles southeast of Willow Street, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail....
What the bulletin says to do
Seek 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Quarryville to 12 miles south of Gap, or extending from 10 miles southeast of Willow Street to 19 miles southeast of Willow Street, moving northeast at 20 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Quarryville, Gap, Christiana, Georgetown, Kirkwood and Little Britain.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 4:09PM 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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