Tornado Warning Issued for Northwestern Potter County, PA
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NWS State College has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Potter County until 8:45 PM EDT on September 9.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Potter County, Pennsylvania
- Issued
- September 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS State College PA
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Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in State College PA. The alert is effective from 8:08 PM EDT until 8:45 PM EDT on September 9, 2026. The warning carries an Extreme severity rating with observed certainty and immediate urgency.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Potter County in north central Pennsylvania. The storm was located near Roulette, or 27 miles east of Bradford, and is expected to be near Coudersport around 8:20 PM EDT.
What You Should Do
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in State College PA.
Expected Conditions
At 8:08 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Roulette moving east at 30 mph. Radar indicated rotation. Hazards include flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and likely tree damage.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is in effect from September 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM EDT until September 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM EDT.
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