Tornado Warning Issued for Bedford, Blair, Cambria Counties in Pennsylvania
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NWS State College PA has issued a Tornado Warning for northeastern Bedford County, southern Blair County, and south central Cambria County until 8:30 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Pennsylvania
- Issued
- September 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS State College PA
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Alert Details
Tornado Warning issued by NWS State College PA. Effective from 2026-09-03T19:54:00-04:00 until 2026-09-03T20:30:00-04:00. Event code: TOW. Severity: Extreme. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Observed.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Bedford County in south central Pennsylvania, Southern Blair County in central Pennsylvania, and South central Cambria County in central Pennsylvania. Locations include Ski Gap, Roaring Spring, Claysburg, Martinsburg, Woodbury, Spring Hill, Cassandra, Saxton, and East Freedom. Interstate 99 from mile markers 13 to 27.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado.
Expected Conditions
At 7:53 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Ski Gap, moving east at 45 mph. Radar indicated rotation. Hazard: Tornado. Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and expires at 8:30 PM EDT on September 3, 2026.
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