Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 4:36PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles southeast of Canton to 12 miles
northeast of Montoursville to near Milton. Movement was east at 40
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...
Bloomsburg, Berwick, Muncy, Watsontown, Hughesville, Montgomery,
Mifflinville, Lightstreet, Almedia, Buckhorn, Jerseytown, Rohrsburg,
Iola, Jamison City, Eyers Grove, Waller, Kettle Creek Gorge,
Lairdsville, Central, and Biggertown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central and north central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Northern Lycoming; Sullivan; Southern Lycoming; Montour; Northumberland; Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA