Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 2:58PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 258 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gettysburg, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Hanover, Weigelstown, Gettysburg, Parkville, Hampton, Shiloh,
Littlestown, Carroll Valley, Codorus, McSherrystown, Spring Grove,
Glen Rock, Pennville, Bonneauville, New Oxford, East Berlin, Lake
Heritage, Railroad, Orrtanna, and York Airport.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Adams; York
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: