Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Harrisburg, Lebanon, and South Central Pennsylvania Through 6:30 PM
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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 Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, and Perry counties, citing 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South 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 South Central Pennsylvania.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central Pennsylvania. This alert is based on radar-indicated hazards and is effective until 6:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northeastern Cumberland County
- Central Dauphin County
- Western Lebanon County
- East central Perry County
Specific locations impacted include Harrisburg, Lebanon, Hershey, Colonial Park, Progress, Palmyra, Linglestown, Enola, Annville, Cornwall, Paxtonia, and Skyline View. This also includes Interstate 78 (mile markers 0 to 6), Interstate 81 (mile markers 61 to 94), and Interstate 83 (mile markers 48 to 50).
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should 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 storm is capable of producing destructive straight-line winds and tornadoes.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
- Rotation: Radar has indicated rotation within this thunderstorm. While a tornado is not immediately likely, they can develop quickly during severe thunderstorms.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 5:43 PM EDT until 6:30 PM EDT on March 11. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central and central Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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