Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Counties in 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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties until 8:15 PM EDT, featuring 60 mph winds and possible rotation.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- 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 Central Pennsylvania.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central and central Pennsylvania. The alert was issued at 7:36 PM EDT and remains in effect until 8:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Northeastern Bedford County
- Southern Blair County
- Southwestern Cambria County
- West central Huntingdon County
- Northeastern Somerset County
Specific locations impacted include Johnstown, Hollidaysburg, Westmont, Windber, Belmont, Portage, Roaring Spring, Geistown, Southmont, Martinsburg, Claysburg, and Vinco. This warning also includes Interstate 99 from mile markers 13 to 28.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay inside a well-built structure and keep away from windows. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency, who will relay the report to the National Weather Service office in State College PA.
Expected Conditions
At 7:34 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sidman, moving east at 55 mph. Hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
- Hail: Penny size (0.75 inches).
- Rotation: Radar has indicated rotation within this severe thunderstorm. While a tornado is not immediately likely, tornadoes can develop quickly during severe thunderstorms.
Expected impacts include potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 7:36 PM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 8:15 PM EDT on March 11, 2026. A separate 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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