Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Clarion, Forest, and Jefferson Counties in Pennsylvania

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northwestern and west central Pennsylvania. The alert was issued at 4:41 PM EST and remains in effect until 5:45 PM EST on March 7, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Southeastern Forest County in northwestern Pennsylvania
• Clarion County in west central Pennsylvania
• Jefferson County in west central Pennsylvania

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Clarion, Brookville, Marienville, Knox, Reynoldsville, Brockway, Falls Creek, Sligo, Strattanville, Summerville, Limestone, Shippenville, Corsica, Sigel, Fisher, Leeper, Clarington, Clear Creek State Park, Cook Forest State Park, and Knox-Dale.

What You Should Do

Residents within the warning area are advised to seek shelter immediately inside a well-built structure. It is critical to stay away from windows, as the storm is capable of producing damaging winds.

Expected Conditions

As of 4:41 PM EST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 6 miles southwest of Brookville, moving east at 50 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Small hail is possible.
• Impact: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees due to high wind speeds.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is active until 5:45 PM EST. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for portions of northwest and west central Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EST.