Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 6:12PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Huntingdon, moving east 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Union, Blacklog, Mapleton, McVeytown, Kistler, Longfellow,
Newton Hamilton, and Atkinson Mills.
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:
Huntingdon; Mifflin; Juniata
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: