Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 1:14PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 10:14am
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 113 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Bradford to 16 miles northeast of Oil City.
Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Warren, Bradford, Kane, Port Allegany, Sheffield, Smethport, Wetmore,
Roulette, Shinglehouse, Genesee, James City, Rew, Crosby, Ludlow,
Marshburg, Kinzua Bridge State Park, Scandia, Coryville, Cyclone, and
Grand Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Warren; McKean; Potter; Elk
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA