Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Centre County, 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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for central Centre County until 3:30 PM EDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and hail expected to impact the region.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Central Pennsylvania.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in State College, PA, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Centre County in central Pennsylvania. The warning was issued at 2:54 PM EDT after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm moving east at 55 mph.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts central Centre County. Locations in the path of the storm include:
- Bellefonte, Zion, Milesburg, and Snow Shoe
- Blanchard, Clarence, Rebersburg, and Moshannon
- Monument, Howard, Black Moshannon State Park, and Bald Eagle State Park
Motorists on major highways should be aware of the following affected stretches:
- Interstate 80: Between the Kylertown and Lamar exits (mile markers 139 to 170).
- Interstate 99: Between mile markers 84 and 85.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to stay inside a well-built structure and keep away from windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from wind or debris.
Expected Conditions
At 2:54 PM EDT, the storm was located over Black Moshannon State Park. The following conditions are expected:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Radar indicates the potential for hail up to 0.75 inches.
- Movement: The storm system is moving east at 55 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective until 3:30 PM EDT on March 11. A separate Tornado Watch also remains in effect for central Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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