Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 3:53PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Akron, moving northeast at 45 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, New Holland, Akron, Leola, Paradise, Denver,
Reamstown, Rothsville, Strasburg, Adamstown, Terre Hill, Churchtown,
Leacock, Bareville, Bowmansville, Reinholds, Lampeter, Intercourse,
and Fivepointville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 900 PM EDT for
south central Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: