Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Cameron and Elk Counties in North Central Pennsylvania
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cameron and Elk Counties until 5:15 PM EST, citing 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Pennsylvania
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS State College PA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Pennsylvania.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in State College, PA, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central Pennsylvania. The alert was issued at 4:26 PM EST and remains in effect until 5:15 PM EST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Central Cameron County
- Southeastern Elk County
Impacted locations include St. Marys, Cameron, Emporium, Force, Benezette, Brandy Camp, Hicks Run, Brockport, Medix Run, Truman, Sizerville, and Kersey.
Expected Conditions
At 4:26 PM EST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm over Brockway, moving east at 50 mph. The following hazards are expected:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is anticipated.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch). Damage to vehicles is expected.
- Additional Threats: Radar has indicated rotation within this storm. While a tornado is not immediately likely, they can develop quickly during severe thunderstorms.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take immediate action to ensure their safety:
- Stay inside a well-built structure and keep away from windows.
- Move quickly to a safe shelter, such as an interior room, bathroom, closet, or basement.
- This storm is capable of producing destructive straight-line winds and tornadoes.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective until 5:15 PM EST. Furthermore, a broader Tornado Watch remains in effect for central and north central Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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