Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 8:18PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 817 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Marienville, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Kane, Johnsonburg, Smethport, Betula, Wilcox, James City, East Branch
Dam, Elk River, Kinzua Bridge State Park, and Mount Jewett.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
McKean; Elk; Cameron
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov