Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:22PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 322 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Willow Street, moving east at 40 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...
Quarryville, Gap, Wakefield, Smithville, Christiana, Georgetown,
Kirkwood, Little Britain, Refton, and Buck.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: