Pennsylvania Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/13/2026 11:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 2:59PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 13, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires: 
May 13, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marienville, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Johnsonburg around 320 PM EDT. Wilcox and East Branch Dam around 325 PM EDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Elk
Forcast Office: 
NWS State College PA