Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Somerset County, PA
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for south central Somerset County until 1:45 AM EDT due to a storm producing 60 mph winds and nickel-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South central Somerset County, PA
- Issued
- August 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS State College PA
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for south central Somerset County in south central Pennsylvania. The alert is effective from August 11 at 1:03 AM EDT until August 11 at 1:45 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
South central Somerset County, including Meyersdale, Mount Davis, Salisbury, Wellersburg, and Callimont.
What You Should Do
Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows. Move indoors immediately due to continuous cloud to ground lightning.
Expected Conditions
At 1:02 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Grantsville, moving east southeast at 35 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail (0.88 inch). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 1:45 AM EDT on August 11, 2026.
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