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High Wind Warning 1, NWS State College, PA

March 13, 20268 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS State College, PA issued this high wind warning at Mar 13, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT for 8 counties in Pennsylvania. It was in force for 14 hr. 15 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT (20:30 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS State College, PA

Counties Bedford County, PA, Blair County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, Elk County, PA, McKean County, PA, Somerset County, PA, Warren County, PA

The radar

The State College radar (KCCX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 13, 4:55 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGSpring Creek, PATrees down across the roadway.
Mar 13, 4:59 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGSugar Grove, PATree down and blocking the roadway.
Mar 13, 5:04 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 Se Sugar Grove, PATrees down on wires.
Mar 13, 5:24 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG2 S Tidioute, PATrees down.
Mar 13, 5:51 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND DMG8 Sse Port Allegany, PATree down and blocking the road.
Mar 13, 6:15 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 Se Curwensville, PATree down on house.
Mar 13, 6:35 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG2 Se Hyde, PATelephone pole down on roadway.
Mar 13, 6:45 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG4 Ne Wallaceton, PATree down on roadway.
Mar 13, 6:50 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG4 Nnw Clearfield, PALarge tree down on roadway.
Mar 13, 7:00 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG5 Ssw Lumber City, PAMultiple trees down on high tension lines.
Mar 13, 7:00 PM EDTTSTM WND GST 686 Ene Wallaceton, PA
Mar 13, 7:09 PM EDTTSTM WND GST 662 Ne Clearfield, PA
Mar 13, 7:54 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Ne Geistown, PA
Mar 13, 8:13 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Sse Martinsburg, PA
Mar 13, 8:15 PM EDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Wsw Friedens, PA

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 129 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2026-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Pittsburgh, PA at 12:00Z on 2026-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 195 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1717 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
76 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
195 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
211 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

222 
WWUS71 KCTP 132030
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
430 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

PAZ004-005-010-141200-
/O.UPG.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.HW.W.0001.260313T2030Z-260314T1200Z/
Warren-McKean-Elk-
Including the cities of Ridgway, Warren, St. Marys, and Bradford
430 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Elk, McKean, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Up to a few inches of snow is possible in the 
  higher elevations of Warren and McKean.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your 
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways 
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

$$

PAZ017-141200-
/O.UPG.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.HW.W.0001.260313T2030Z-260314T1200Z/
Clearfield-
Including the cities of Clearfield and DuBois
430 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Clearfield County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your 
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways 
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

$$

PAZ018-141200-
/O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Northern Centre-
Including the cities of Philipsburg
430 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Centre County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ006-011-141200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Potter-Cameron-
Including the cities of Emporium and Coudersport
430 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Cameron and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Up to a few inches of snow is possible in the 
  higher elevations of Potter and Tioga County by Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ012-037-041-042-141200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Renovo, Laporte, Wellsboro, Trout Run,
and Mansfield
430 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ019-026>028-035-036-045-046-049>053-056>059-063-141200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-Franklin-
Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Shamokin, Hershey, Lock Haven, Mount
Union, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Newport, Danville,
Bloomsburg, Pottsville, Chambersburg, State College, Lewistown,
McConnellsburg, Lebanon, Sunbury, Mifflintown, Berwick, Carlisle,
Harrisburg, and Huntingdon
430 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ024-025-033-034-141200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-
Including the cities of Somerset, Altoona, Bedford, and Johnstown
430 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege

Bauco
3 follow-up statements
625 
WWUS71 KCTP 132200
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
600 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

PAZ004-005-010-017-141200-
/O.CON.KCTP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-
Including the cities of DuBois, Clearfield, St. Marys, Ridgway,
Warren, and Bradford
600 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Clearfield, Elk, McKean, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Up to a 3 inches of snow is possible in the 
  higher elevations of Warren and McKean Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your 
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways 
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

$$

PAZ064>066-140000-
/O.EXB.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, York, and Gettysburg
600 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Adams, Lancaster, and York Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ006-011-012-037-041-042-141200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Potter-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Coudersport, Renovo, Laporte, Wellsboro,
Trout Run, Emporium, and Mansfield
600 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Cameron, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Potter, 
  Sullivan, and Tioga Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ018-019-026>028-035-036-045-046-049>053-056>059-063-141200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-
Franklin-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Shamokin, Hershey, Lock Haven, Mount
Union, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Newport, Danville,
Bloomsburg, Pottsville, Chambersburg, State College, Lewistown,
Philipsburg, McConnellsburg, Lebanon, Sunbury, Mifflintown,
Berwick, Carlisle, Harrisburg, and Huntingdon
600 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ024-025-033-034-141200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-
Including the cities of Somerset, Altoona, Bedford, and Johnstown
600 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege

Bauco
233 
WWUS71 KCTP 140005
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
805 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

PAZ064>066-140115-
/O.EXP.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Adams-York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of Lancaster, York, and Gettysburg
805 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The wind is diminishing.

$$

PAZ024-025-033-034-141200-
/O.UPG.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KCTP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-
Including the cities of Somerset, Altoona, Bedford, and Johnstown
805 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your 
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways 
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

$$

PAZ004-005-010-017-141200-
/O.CON.KCTP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-
Including the cities of DuBois, Clearfield, St. Marys, Ridgway,
Warren, and Bradford
805 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Clearfield, Elk, McKean, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Up to a 3 inches of snow is possible in the 
  higher elevations of Warren and McKean Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your 
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways 
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

$$

PAZ006-011-012-037-041-042-141215-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Potter-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Coudersport, Renovo, Laporte, Wellsboro,
Trout Run, Emporium, and Mansfield
805 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cameron, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Potter, 
  Sullivan, and Tioga Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ018-019-026>028-035-036-045-046-049>053-056>059-063-141215-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-
Franklin-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-
Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Shamokin, Hershey, Lock Haven, Mount
Union, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Newport, Danville,
Bloomsburg, Pottsville, Chambersburg, State College, Lewistown,
Philipsburg, McConnellsburg, Lebanon, Sunbury, Mifflintown,
Berwick, Carlisle, Harrisburg, and Huntingdon
805 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege

Bauco
007 
WWUS71 KCTP 141002
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
602 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

PAZ004-005-010-017-024-025-033-034-141500-
/O.CAN.KCTP.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-
Including the cities of Somerset, Ridgway, DuBois, Warren,
Bedford, Bradford, Altoona, St. Marys, Clearfield, and Johnstown
602 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, 
  Somerset, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually taper off through the 
  day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ037-041-042-046-049>053-057>059-141800-
/O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1800Z/
Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-
Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-
Including the cities of Sunbury, Berwick, Harrisburg, Lebanon,
Wellsboro, Williamsport, Shamokin, Hershey, Bloomsburg, Laporte,
Selinsgrove, Danville, Lewisburg, Mansfield, Pottsville, and
Trout Run
602 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually taper off through the 
  day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

PAZ006-011-012-018-019-026>028-035-036-045-056-063-141500-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/
Potter-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-
Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-Franklin-Southern Clinton-Perry-
Cumberland-
Including the cities of Lock Haven, Carlisle, Coudersport,
Renovo, Huntingdon, State College, Philipsburg, Chambersburg,
McConnellsburg, Newport, Mount Union, Mifflintown, Lewistown, and
Emporium
602 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually taper off through the 
  day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high 
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege

Banghoff/Bowen

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS State College, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Mar 13, 2:51 PM EDT, 1 hour 39 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) Strong winds expected through tonight and into Saturday morning for most of Central PA, along with a coating to a few inches of snow for the northern mountains. 2) Gusty winds return Sunday afternoon through Tuesday, with a temperature roller coaster, and potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 13, 2:51 PM EDT, 1 hour 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service State College PA
251 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
* The Wind Advisory has been expanded a bit further into parts
  of the Middle and Lower Susquehanna Valleys, as well as the
  Poconos, through early Saturday.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Strong winds expected through tonight and into Saturday
morning for most of Central PA, along with a coating to a few
inches of snow for the northern mountains.

2) Gusty winds return Sunday afternoon through Tuesday, with a
temperature roller coaster, and potential for strong to severe
thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1: Strong winds expected through tonight and into Saturday
morning for most of Central PA, along with a coating to a few
inches of snow for the northern mountains.

A potent upper-level disturbance will track across upstate NY
late this afternoon, and eventually through southeast Canada
tonight and early Saturday. As it does so, a trailing surface
cold front will cross the Commonwealth through this evening.

Most of our near-term guidance is suggesting that a band of rain
and snow showers will form along the above mentioned cold front
later this afternoon, and quickly cross PA this evening. For
areas north of I-80, where temperatures are colder, a quick
burst of snow is foreseen, which could sharply reduce
visibilities and produce locally slick roads. We will be
monitoring the far northern tier of the state for any flash
freeze/snow squall potential into the evening. Farther south,
where surface temperatures are milder, just a brief shot of
gusty rain showers are anticipated.

Late tonight and into Saturday, strong westerly winds are still
expected. Isallobaric forcing and a deeper layer of steep lapse
rates in the lower part of the atmosphere points to the
strongest gust potential (perhaps as high as 45-55 mph) across
the Laurel Highlands and also areas near and north of I-80.
However, even a bit farther to the southeast into parts of the
Susquehanna Valley and the Pocono plateau, occasional gusts
could eclipse 45 mph, thus the above mentioned expansion of the
Wind Advisory. Winds should gradually subside Saturday afternoon
into Saturday evening, as the pressure gradient relaxes.

A relatively brief period of cold advection crossing Lake Erie
and interacting with downstream terrain will produce periods of
snow for the northern snow belt areas (Warren, McKean, and parts
of Potter counties). Current expectations are for 1-3" of snow
locally, mostly over the higher terrain and north of US-6.

KEY MESSAGE 2: Gusty winds return Sunday afternoon through Tuesday, with a
temperature roller coaster, and potential for strong to severe
thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening.

Another potent disturbance will emerge out of the Plains states
on Sunday, eventually tracking through the Great Lakes and the
northeastern states by early next week. A strong cold front tied
to the main surface wave is expected to slice through the
Commonwealth Monday afternoon and evening.

Strengthening S-SW flow in the expanding warm sector will
overspread PA later Sunday and into Monday, with gusty
conditions again returning.

We continue to monitor the potential for strong-severe
thunderstorms along and just ahead of the aforementioned cold
frontal passage later Monday afternoon into the early evening
hours. We have high confidence at this early stage that it will
relatively warm for mid-March, as well as strongly sheared.
However, smaller scale and less predictable factors like cloud
cover/associated instability, as well as convective mode
(discrete vs. linear, or a combination thereof), still need to
be worked out, and probably won't really be known until we head
into Monday. Stay tuned for later forecasts/updates.

We also have relatively high confidence that it will remain
windy and turn sharply colder later Monday night and Tuesday.
Some areas may see a 30+ degree temperature difference on the
negative side for Tuesday, as compared to Monday.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Potent/energetic system moving through will be ramping up the
wind speeds and gusts shortly. Some have already gusted near
40kt (JST AOO). Despite the gustiness, we have included mentions
of LLWS for tonight. While we don't regularly include LLWS
mentions when gusts are almost as high as the shearing layer, we
felt it importnat to highlight them this time to bring some
extra attention to the wind forecast for the next 24 hrs. Strong
srly flow now will switch to the west as the cold front moving
through OH at 18Z arrives and passes thru PA. The clouds/visbys
are all VFR at the moment, but BFD is expected to dip to IFR for
a few hours - or at least parts of hours - for two periods:
later this aftn and then again after midnight. The reductions
are not certain with cross-lake flow very strong and mostly
straight westerly. That will likely keep much of the SHSN up in
wrn NY. Other than BFD's problems, the wind will be just about
the only flying-condition trouble elsewhere. While some MVFR
(bkn-ovc030) clouds re-establish themseleves across many
terminals overnight, they will be gone in the morning. The wind
will be slowing in the morning, too. But, gusts will remain in
the 20s for most sites for the entire day Sat even as upper
heights rise and sfc high nears. Sat night, the ridge will be
overhead, and wind should finally die off. But...another storm
system will move toward the state from the northern Plains.

Then, Sun: Low clouds creep in from the S. MVFR cigs certain
(90%), IFR possible (50%). Rain and snow showers possible across
the northern half of PA as a warm front lifts thru. LLWS
certain (80%).

Outlook...

Mon...VERY strong cold fropa. Pre-frontal SHRA/TSRA with IFR
possible. Then turning blustery and colder. Post-frontal MVFR
cigs for most of the area. IFR likely N/W (60%) due to clouds
and/or SHSN.

Tue...Blustery. Sct SHSN NW. IFR poss (50%) at BFD, (30%) JST.

Wed...Warm fropa. -SN or -RA poss (30%) NW.

&&

.CTP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until 8 AM EDT Saturday for PAZ004-005-010-017-
018-024-025-033-034.
Wind Advisory until 11 AM EDT Saturday for PAZ006-011-012-019-
026>028-035>037-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-063.

&&

WHAT HAS CHANGED...Jurewicz
KEY MESSAGES...Jurewicz
DISCUSSION...Jurewicz
AVIATION...Dangelo
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 13, 1:49 PM EDT, 2 hours 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
149 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

PAZ011-012-019-026>028-035-036-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-063-
141800-
Cameron-Northern Clinton-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-
Fulton-Franklin-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-
Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-
149 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

Otherwise, the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ010-017-018-024-025-033-034-141800-
Elk-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-
149 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

Otherwise, the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ004-005-141800-
Warren-McKean-
149 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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.

   Wind Advisory.

Also, periods of snow are expected through tonight, which could
locally bring 1 to 3 inches of accumulation and slick travel
conditions.

Otherwise, the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ006-037-141800-
Potter-Tioga-
149 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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.

   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to
weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more
information about the following hazards.

   Wind Advisory.

Otherwise, the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ064>066-141800-
Adams-York-Lancaster-
149 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

We are monitoring the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms
Monday afternoon and early evening. Please stay tuned for future
updates in the coming days.

Otherwise, the probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Jurewicz

The office that day

Everything else NWS State College, PA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 4:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCTPMcKean, Warren28 min
Mar 13, 4:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCTPMcKean, Warren42 min
Mar 13, 6:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatCTPCameron, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Potter31 min
Mar 13, 6:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCTPCameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton47 min
Mar 13, 7:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCTPCentre, Clearfield, Clinton, Lycoming51 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.