Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Clinton, Lycoming, Potter Counties PA
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NWS State College has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Clinton, southwestern Lycoming, and southeastern Potter counties until 9:45 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Pennsylvania
- Issued
- September 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS State College PA
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVRCTP) was issued by the National Weather Service in State College PA on September 2 at 8:58 PM EDT. The alert is effective from 2026-09-02T20:58:00-04:00 until 2026-09-02T21:45:00-04:00.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Clinton County, southwestern Lycoming County, and southeastern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania. Locations impacted include Jersey Shore, Avis, Renovo, South Renovo, Cammal, Waterville, Slate Run, Little Pine State Park, Glen Union, Hyner, English Center, and Salladasburg.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in State College PA.
Expected Conditions
At 8:58 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hyner, or 20 miles northwest of Lock Haven, moving east at 30 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Tornado detection is possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 9:45 PM EDT on September 2, 2026.
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