Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 11:52AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 8:52am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1151 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Latrobe, moving east at 35 mph. Other strong storms were nearby.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Altoona, Johnstown, Westmont, Windber, Ebensburg, Belmont, Nanty-Glo,
Portage, Geistown, Southmont, Cresson, Gallitzin, Vinco, Loretto,
Boswell, Dale, East Conemaugh, Salix-Beauty Line Park, Davidsville,
and Beaverdale-Lloydell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in State College PA.
Area Description:
Cambria; Blair; Somerset; Bedford
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: