Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 6:11PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 611 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Windber to 10 miles north
of Bittinger. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Somerset, Meyersdale, Berlin, Friedens, Central City, Mount Davis,
Salisbury, Hooversville, Garrett, Indian Lake, Stoystown,
Schellsburg, Shanksville, New Paris, Wellersburg, New Baltimore,
Callimont, and Flight 93 National Memorial.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Somerset; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
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