Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 3:40PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
East Petersburg, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Lancaster, Ephrata, Columbia, Lititz, Millersville, Mount Joy, East
Petersburg, Akron, Leola, Paradise, Salunga-Landisville, Rothsville,
Mountville, Marietta, Wrightsville, Leacock, Bareville, Farmersville,
Gordonville, and Bird-In-Hand.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
south central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: