Special Weather Statement Issued
From
Wyoming Borough
Sent
Mon, Aug 10 @ 2:39pm
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Description
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 2:32PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sweet Valley, or 17 miles northwest of Wilkes-Barre, moving east at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wilkes-Barre, Falls, Muhlenberg, Kingston, Nanticoke, Plains, Old
Forge, Pittston, Taylor, and Plymouth.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm 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 700 PM EDT for
northeastern Pennsylvania.
This notification was posted by Wyoming Borough. Wyoming Borough 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.
