Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 3:40PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Marys, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
St. Marys, Force, Benezette, Medix Run, Brandy Camp, Brockport, Hicks
Run, Kersey, and Weedville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Elk
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: