Special Weather Statement Issued
From
Littlestown
Sent
Sat, Sep 9 @ 4:59pm
Description
Special Weather Statement issued September 9 at 4:50PM EDT by NWS State College PA
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Emmitsburg to near Parkville. Movement was
north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
York, Hanover, Weigelstown, Gettysburg, Parkville, Spry, Hampton,
Shiloh, East York, West York, Littlestown, Carroll Valley, Codorus,
Grantley, Tyler Run-Queens Gate, McSherrystown, Manchester,
Emigsville, Dillsburg and Lake Meade.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
south central Pennsylvania.
This notification was posted by Littlestown. Littlestown is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
