Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:05PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Red Lion, moving east at 45 mph. Other strong storms were forming
along and near route 30.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Millersville, Willow Street, Red Lion, Dallastown, Paradise,
Strasburg, Quarryville, Stewartstown, Gap, Windsor, Yoe, Delta,
Wakefield, Cross Roads, Brogue, Smithville, Holtwood, Sunnyburn,
Shenks Ferry, and Safe Harbor.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for south central
Pennsylvania.
Area Description:
York; Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: