Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nanty-Glo, moving southeast at 20 mph. Other storms were nearby this
storm.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Johnstown, Westmont, Windber, Belmont, Nanty-Glo, Portage, Geistown,
Southmont, Vinco, Dale, East Conemaugh, Salix-Beauty Line Park,
Beaverdale-Lloydell, Paint, South Fork, Scalp Level, Sidman, St.
Michael, Daisytown, and Ehrenfeld.
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:
Cambria; Somerset
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender: