Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Warren and McKean Counties in North Central Pennsylvania

Source: NOAA · North 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 Warren and northwestern McKean counties until 5:30 PM EDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and potential property damage expected.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
North 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 North Central Pennsylvania.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in State College, PA, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central Pennsylvania. The alert was issued at 4:48 PM EDT and remains in effect until 5:30 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in north central Pennsylvania:

  • Warren County
  • Northwestern McKean County

Specific locations impacted include Warren, Sheffield, Columbus, Youngsville, Russell, Spring Creek, Scandia, Lottsville, Grand Valley, Warren South, Garland, and Kinzua Dam.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take immediate safety precautions. Stay inside a well-built structure and keep away from windows to avoid potential injury from wind-blown debris or shattered glass.

Expected Conditions

At 4:45 PM EDT, a line of severe thunderstorms was located over far western Warren County, moving east at 55 mph. The strongest storms were observed near the New York border.

  • Wind: Radar indicates wind gusts up to 60 mph.
  • Hail: Hail size is estimated up to .75 inches.
  • Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. These storms have a documented history of producing severe wind gusts.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 4:48 PM EDT on March 13, 2026. The warning is scheduled to expire at 5:30 PM EDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Warren and northwestern McKean counties until 5:30 PM EDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and potential property damage expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects North Central Pennsylvania. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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