Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Elk, McKean, and Warren 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 parts of north central Pennsylvania until 4:30 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 northwestern Elk County, central McKean County, and southeastern Warren County in north central Pennsylvania. The alert was issued at 3:36 PM EST and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Northwestern Elk County
- Central McKean County
- Southeastern Warren County
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Kane, Sheffield, Smethport, Wetmore, Wilcox, James City, Rew, Cyclone, Ludlow, Marshburg, Westline, and Kinzua Bridge State Park.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to stay inside a well-built structure and keep away from windows. Move quickly to a safe shelter such as an interior room, a bathroom, closet, or basement. This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe weather, including extremely large hail, destructive straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
Expected Conditions
At 3:35 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Tionesta, moving east at 55 mph. Radar indicates the following hazards:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is anticipated, with damage to vehicles expected.
- Rotation: Radar has indicated rotation within this severe thunderstorm. While a tornado is not immediately likely, residents should be aware that tornadoes can develop quickly during severe thunderstorms.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 4:30 PM EST on March 7. Furthermore, a broader Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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