Special Weather Statement for Somerset; Bedford
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What is happening
At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mount Davis, or 12 miles south of Somerset, moving northeast at 40 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......
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.
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Bulletin details
At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mount Davis, or 12 miles south of Somerset, moving northeast at 40 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... Somerset, Meyersdale, Berlin, Friedens, Central City, Buffalo Mills, Ursina, New Centerville, St. Clairsville, Mount Davis, Lake Gordon, Hyndman, Rockwood, Confluence, Salisbury, Garrett, Indian Lake, Stoystown and Schellsburg. This includes The Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 102 and 143.
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Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 8:57PM 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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