High Wind Warning Issued for Clearfield County: Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Clearfield County, effective until Saturday morning, with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph possible.
What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NOAA on March 28, 2026 and geographically references Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in State College, PA. The alert is effective from 4:30 PM EDT on Friday, March 13, through 8:00 AM EDT on Saturday, March 14.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts Clearfield County.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not touch downed power lines and report any outages immediately to your local electric company.
- Travel is highly discouraged due to the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
- Be aware that travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the region can expect west winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 60 mph. These conditions are expected to cause damaging winds that will likely blow down trees and power lines, resulting in expected power outages.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning began at 4:30 PM EDT on Friday, March 13, and is scheduled to expire at 8:00 AM EDT on Saturday, March 14.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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