Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 2:47PM EDT until July 18 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
TORCTP
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Elk County in north central Pennsylvania...
* Until 315 PM EDT.
* At 247 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ridgway, moving east at 25 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...
Johnsonburg and Ridgway around 250 PM EDT.
St. Marys around 300 PM EDT.
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:
Elk, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: