Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 8:03PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 5:03pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Warriors Mark, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
State College, Park Forest Village, Stormstown, Lemont, Houserville,
Warriors Mark, Pine Grove Mills, Ramblewood, Port Matilda, Julian,
Rock Springs, Unionville, Pennsylvania State University, and State
College Regional Airport.
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.
This storm 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.
Area Description:
Southern Centre; Huntingdon
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: