Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 3 at 6:05PM EDT until July 3 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 605 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Penobscot, or
near Wilkes-Barre, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Dunmore, Kingston, Nanticoke,
Plains, Old Forge, Pittston, and Taylor.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Heavy rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Lackawanna, PA; Luzerne, PA; Wayne, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS Binghamton NY
Sender: