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Tornado Warning for Elk, PA; McKean, PA; Warren, PA

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What you need to know

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Elk, McKean, Warren
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What is happening

At 1121 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Wetmore, or 6 miles west of Kane, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without...

What the bulletin says to do

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Heavy rainfall is hiding this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. Take cover now! Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!

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Bulletin details

At 1121 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Wetmore, or 6 miles west of Kane, moving southeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornado will be near... James City, Wetmore, Kane, Ludlow and Sheffield around 1125 PM EDT.

Lifecycle record

Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 11:21PM EDT until September 2 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Tornado Warning issued September 2 at 11:15PM EDT until September 2 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA

    Official revision

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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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