Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 4:08PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24
miles west of Wellsboro, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Galeton, Westfield, Gaines, Denton Hill State Park, Lyman Run State
Park, Sweden Valley, and Ski Denton Ski Area.
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:
Potter; Tioga
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: