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Special Weather Statement, NWS State College, PA
NWS State College, PA issued this special weather statement at Jun 22, 2020, 4:01 PM EDT for Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 29 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jun 22, 2020, 4:01 PM EDT (20:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 22, 2020, 4:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 29 min
- Issued by
- NWS State College, PA
County Huntingdon County, PA
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NWS State College, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jun 22, 1:49 PM EDT, 2 hours 12 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 22, 1:49 PM EDT, 2 hours 12 minutes before
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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 112 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 PAZ037-041-042-046-049>053-056>059-063>066-231715- Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder- Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon- Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster- 112 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and small hail are possible this afternoon and evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather. PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-026>028-035-036-045-231715- Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton- Franklin-Southern Clinton- 112 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds, small hail, and brief heavy downpours are possible this afternoon and evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Brief heavy downpours may lead to localized flooding Tuesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather. PAZ024-025-033-034-231715- Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford- 112 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Brief heavy downpours may lead to localized flooding Tuesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 22, 12:44 PM EDT, 3 hours 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1244 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020
PAZ024-033-221745-
Somerset PA-Cambria PA-
1244 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT PARTS OF SOMERSET AND CAMBRIA
COUNTIES UNTIL 145 PM EDT...
At 1242 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from Davidsville to near Berlin to near Grantsville.
Movement of individual storms within this line was to the north
northeast at 20 mph.
Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph and penny size hail are possible.
Locations impacted include...
Johnstown, Somerset, Westmont, Windber, Belmont, Geistown, Southmont,
Meyersdale, Berlin, Friedens, Boswell, Dale, East Conemaugh,
Salix-Beauty Line Park, Davidsville, Central City,
Beaverdale-Lloydell, Paint, Jerome and South Fork.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential 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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
&&
LAT...LON 3972 7917 3998 7916 4032 7901 4040 7883
4031 7867 4015 7871 4007 7874 4007 7875
4006 7876 4001 7876 3973 7886 3972 7892
TIME...MOT...LOC 1642Z 229DEG 16KT 4022 7893 3995 7903 3971 7907
LambertSpecial weather statement, Jun 22, 2:42 PM EDT, 1 hour 19 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
337 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020
PAZ035-036-222015-
Fulton PA-Franklin PA-
337 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT PARTS OF FRANKLIN AND FULTON
COUNTIES UNTIL 430 PM EDT...
At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a
line extending from Barnes Gap to near Hancock to 6 miles northeast
of Greenwood. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Additional weaker
storms ahead of this will produce lightning and heavy rain.
Wind gusts of up to 55 mph and nickel size hail are possible.
Locations impacted include...
Warfordsburg, Mercersburg, Big Cove Tannery, Needmore, Barnes Gap,
Claylick, Locust Grove and Whitetail Ski Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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LAT...LON 3972 7838 3982 7830 3988 7822 3993 7812
3983 7786 3972 7786
TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 235DEG 16KT 3974 7834 3966 7819 3951 7814
ColbertSpecial weather statement, Jun 22, 4:01 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
401 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020
PAZ025-026-222030-
Blair PA-Huntingdon PA-
401 PM EDT Mon Jun 22 2020
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT PARTS OF HUNTINGDON AND BLAIR
COUNTIES UNTIL 430 PM EDT...
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over
Royer, moving north at 20 mph.
Wind gusts of up to 55 mph and penny size hail are possible.
Locations impacted include...
Huntingdon, Williamsburg, Raystown Dam, Trough Creek State Park,
Canoe Creek State Park, Entriken, Royer, McConnellstown, Petersburg,
Mapleton, Alexandria, Mill Creek, Marklesburg, Cassville and Juniata
College.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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LAT...LON 4034 7838 4042 7835 4058 7825 4060 7812
4055 7787 4028 7794
TIME...MOT...LOC 2000Z 188DEG 18KT 4042 7825
ColbertThe office that day
Everything else NWS State College, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 12:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Somerset | 61 min |
| Jun 22, 1:04 PM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | CTP | Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Somerset | 6 hr |
| Jun 22, 1:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Somerset | 48 min |
| Jun 22, 2:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Bedford, Fulton | 63 min |
| Jun 22, 2:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Jefferson | 24 min |
| Jun 22, 3:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Fulton | 38 min |
| Jun 22, 4:09 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Franklin | 36 min |
| Jun 22, 4:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Centre | 47 min |
| Jun 22, 4:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Cumberland | 46 min |
| Jun 22, 4:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Warren | 29 min |
| Jun 22, 4:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Juniata, Mifflin | 54 min |
| Jun 22, 4:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Franklin | 27 min |
| Jun 22, 5:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Warren | 28 min |
| Jun 22, 5:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Centre, Huntingdon, Mifflin | 43 min |
| Jun 22, 5:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | York | 44 min |
| Jun 22, 5:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Centre | 38 min |
| Jun 22, 5:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Cumberland | 37 min |
| Jun 22, 5:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Dauphin | 33 min |
| Jun 22, 5:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Lebanon | 18 min |
| Jun 22, 6:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Dauphin, Lebanon | 27 min |
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