Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northeastern Forest County, 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 northeastern Forest County until 4:15 PM EST, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Pennsylvania
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pittsburgh 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 Northwestern 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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