Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Clarion and Jefferson Counties in Pennsylvania

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west central Pennsylvania. The alert was issued at 3:40 PM EST on March 7, 2026, and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in west central Pennsylvania:

• Southern Clarion County
• Jefferson County

Specific locations impacted include Clarion, Brookville, Rimersburg, Reynoldsville, Brockway, New Bethlehem, Falls Creek, Sligo, Strattanville, Summerville, Limestone, Hawthorn, Corsica, Callensburg, Sigel, Fisher, Knox-Dale, and Clear Creek State Park.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately. Stay away from windows, as this storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.

Expected Conditions

At 3:40 PM EST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Rimersburg, moving east at 55 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 4:30 PM EST. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for this portion of west central Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EST.