Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northeastern Forest County, Pennsylvania

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Forest County in northwestern Pennsylvania. This alert was issued at 3:37 PM EST following radar indications of a severe weather system.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers northeastern Forest County. Impacted locations include:

• Kellettville
• Starr
• East Hickory

At the time of the alert, the storm was located 8 miles northeast of Tionesta (or 15 miles northwest of Marienville), moving east at a speed of 55 mph.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter immediately inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Because tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms, the NWS recommends moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for portions of northwest Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EST.

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, with damage to vehicles expected.
• Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 3:37 PM EST until 4:15 PM EST on March 7, 2026. Residents should remain alert until the expiration time or until the storm has passed the area.