Special Weather Statement Issued
From
South Williamsport
Sent
Mon, May 27 @ 12:20pm
Description
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 12:06PM EDT by NWS State College PA
At 1202 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a developing, broken line
of strong thunderstorms extending from 14 miles southeast of
Wellsboro to near Milton to near Shamokin to Annville. Movement was
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Williamsport, Bloomsburg, Pottsville, Berwick, Sunbury, Shamokin,
Tamaqua, Milton, Mount Carmel, Schuylkill Haven, Shenandoah,
Danville, Montoursville, Minersville, Mahanoy City, Frackville,
Northumberland, St. Clair, Kulpmont, and Ashland.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A 10 to 15 minute period of torrential rain will accompany these
storms and may lead to localized poor drainage flooding. Do not
drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
These storms will gradually intensify, so be certain to monitor
local radio stations and available television stations for
additional information and possible warnings from the National
Weather Service.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
This notification was posted by South Williamsport. South Williamsport 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.
