Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Lancaster and York Counties, PA
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NWS State College PA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Lancaster and York counties until 1:15 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Pennsylvania
- Issued
- September 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS State College PA
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in State College PA. The alert is effective from September 2, 2026 at 12:43 PM EDT until September 2, 2026 at 1:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Lancaster County and southeastern York County in south central Pennsylvania. Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Bareville to Paradise to Wakefield to Delta, moving southeast at 30 mph. Locations impacted include Gap, Quarryville, Wakefield, Intercourse, Christiana, Buck, Gordonville, and Peach Bottom.
What You Should Do
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 12:43 PM EDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms with 60 mph wind gusts. Very heavy rainfall is occurring and may lead to flash flooding. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 1:15 PM EDT on September 2, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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