Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 517 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Smithville, or 8 miles south of Willow Street, moving east at 15 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Quarryville, Wakefield, Smithville, Holtwood, Shenks Ferry, Safe
Harbor, Conestoga, Georgetown, Kirkwood, Little Britain, Refton,
Buck and Rawlinsville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov