Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 12:38PM EDT until July 18 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 9:38am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
TORCTP
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Bedford County in south central Pennsylvania...
East central Somerset County in south central Pennsylvania...
* Until 115 PM EDT.
* At 1238 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Central City, moving east 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Bedford and Cessna around 1250 PM EDT.
Everett around 100 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Schellsburg, New Paris, and Manns Choice.
This includes the following Interstates...
The Pennsylvania Turnpike from mile markers 140 to 154.
Interstate 99 from mile markers 0 to 6.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.
Area Description:
Bedford, PA; Somerset, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: