Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
451 PM EDT Thu Aug 29 2024
…STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL POTTER AND SOUTHWESTERN
TIOGA COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM EDT…
At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles west of Wellsboro to 27 miles south of
Wellsville. Movement was east-southeast at 25 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include…
Morris, Coudersport, Galeton, Leetonia, Denton Hill State Park,
Cherry Springs State Park, Lyman Run State Park, Leonard Harrison
State Park, Austin, Sweden Valley, and Ski Denton Ski Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.