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Tornado Warning 40, NWS State College, PA
NWS State College, PA issued this tornado warning at Sep 2, 2026, 8:44 PM EDT for Centre County, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was in force for 31 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2026, 8:44 PM EDT (00:44 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2026, 9:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS State College, PA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Centre County, PA, Clinton County, PA
The radar
The State College radar (KCCX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:48 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.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 4:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 222 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2581 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1375 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 107 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 140 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.7
- Supercell composite
- 7.5
The text
As transmitted.
081
WFUS51 KCTP 030044
TORCTP
PAC027-035-030115-
/O.NEW.KCTP.TO.W.0040.260903T0044Z-260903T0115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service State College PA
844 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Centre County in central Pennsylvania...
South central Clinton County in north central Pennsylvania...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 844 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bald Eagle State Park, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Lock Haven, Lamar, Mill Hall, Flemington, Castanea, Blanchard,
Monument, Mackeyville, Bald Eagle State Park, Beech Creek, and Lock
Haven University.
For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the
Bellefonte and Lock Haven exits, specifically from mile markers 170
to 177.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4103 7766 4106 7774 4112 7773 4116 7745
4098 7744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 268DEG 20KT 4106 7765
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Colbert1 follow-up statement
656
WWUS51 KCTP 030114
SVSCTP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
914 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026
PAC027-035-030123-
/O.EXP.KCTP.TO.W.0040.000000T0000Z-260903T0115Z/
Centre PA-Clinton PA-
914 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL CENTRE AND SOUTH CENTRAL CLINTON
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 915 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the tornado warning no longer appears
capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be
allowed to expire.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
portions of Clinton County until 1000 PM.
&&
LAT...LON 4103 7766 4106 7774 4112 7773 4116 7745
4098 7744
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 268DEG 20KT 4107 7743
$$
ColbertWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado 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 tornado warning went out at Sep 2, 8:27 PM EDT, 17 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Late summer surge of heat and humidity continues severe thunderstorm and excessive rainfall threat through Thursday
Area forecast discussion, Sep 2, 8:27 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service State College PA 827 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... * No significant changes, severe weather risk continues this evening && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Late summer surge of heat and humidity continues severe thunderstorm and excessive rainfall threat through Thursday && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1: Late summer surge of heat and humidity continues severe thunderstorm and excessive rainfall threat through Thursday A series of mid level impulses tracking eastward along the northern periphery of an expansive 500mb ridge will continue to interact with anomalous moisture/instability and strong WNW flow aloft to promote severe storm and excessive rain risk through Thursday. After a round of severe storms this morning, robust destabilization is occurring across western and central PA with plenty of heating and very rich dewpoints in the 70-75F range. More thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through the evening in an convective environment highly supportive of organized storms capable of all severe weather hazards. There is also the potential for heavy rain and flash flooding especially were storms repeat over the same area. Increased southwest to westerly flow on Thursday will push the will continue to pump in the late summer heat and very high dewpoints. Heat advisory remains in effect from 11a-8p Thursday across a portion of south central PA where max heat index values are projected to reach/exceed 100F. The severe risk will be focused more across the southwest quadrant of central PA Thursday, and south of the PA-MD border on Friday. An upper trough passage favors one final round of showers and storms on Friday, but fortunately the Labor Day weekend is trending dry. The upper ridge is forecast to retrograde by the end of the week which allows for a return to more seasonal temperatures and lower humidity this weekend into early next week. && .AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... With scattered storms taking shape over Central PA, have included mentions of thunderstorms over northern and western terminals this evening. Exact timing of when exactly any of this scattered activity could impact a site remains uncertain, but any impacts to terminals could see lightning and IFR visibility drops in heavy rain. Another round of forcing has kicked up storms in New York which is dropping southward. Most guidances continues this line southward into our area overnight with further development along its western flanks. Have included PROB30s for most confident timing of activity overnight, IFR restrictions in heavy downpours are possible. Fog remains possible but guidance has backed off prevailing fog conditions at JST and AOO so adjusted visibilities there. Visibility restrictions remain possible though in any thunderstorms that cross paths with the terminals. Prevailing IFR ceilings look most likely in the eastern terminals starting around tomorrow. Morning thunderstorm activity may lead to these restrictions persisting at MDT and LNS later into the morning. Afternoon thunderstorm activity looks most likely at JST and AOO tomorrow but seeing how these storms tonight unfold may change timing/other sites that may see impacts. Outlook... Thu...Scattered-Numerous SHRA/TSRA with brief restrictions possible; morning fog. Fri...Scattered SHRA/TSRA SW. VFR elsewhere after morning fog. Sat-Mon...VFR favored; morning fog possible. && .CTP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday for PAZ026>028- 035-036-056-057-059-063>066. && WHAT HAS CHANGED...Steinbugl KEY MESSAGES...Steinbugl DISCUSSION...Steinbugl AVIATION...Lambrech
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 2, 7:51 PM EDT, 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 751 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026 PAZ028-036-056-057-059-063>066-040000- Juniata-Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York- Lancaster- 751 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible later this evening and tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Heat Advisory. Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible again on Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather. PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024-025-033-034-037-041-042-045-046- 040000- Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-Tioga- Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming- 751 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 646 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible later this afternoon through tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible again on Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather. PAZ026-027-035-040000- Huntingdon-Mifflin-Fulton- 751 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026 ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 646 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible later this evening and tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Heat Advisory. Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible again on Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather. PAZ049>053-058-040000- Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Schuylkill- 751 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible later this afternoon through tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are possible again on Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Sep 2, 5:24 PM EDT, 3 hours 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
524 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026
PAZ034-022200-
Bedford PA-
524 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BEDFORD COUNTY UNTIL 6
PM EDT...
At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bedford, moving east at 15 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bedford, Breezewood, Clearville, Everett and Manns Choice.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 between mile markers 147 and 149. The Pennsylvania
Turnpike between mile markers 139 and 162. Interstate 99 between mile
markers 0 and 1.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Seek shelter inside a building.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3997 7863 4009 7860 4004 7821 3984 7831
TIME...MOT...LOC 2123Z 280DEG 14KT 3999 7850
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
BowenLocal storm report, Sep 2, 5:59 PM EDT, 2 hours 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service State College PA
559 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0552 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SW Everett 40.01N 78.38W
09/02/2026 Bedford PA 911 Call Center
Tree down on W 5th Avenue near Hollars
Extension. The left lane is blocked.
&&
JCBLocal storm report, Sep 2, 6:59 PM EDT, 1 hour 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service State College PA
659 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0640 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NE Clearville 39.92N 78.34W
09/02/2026 Bedford PA 911 Call Center
Wires down on Rock Hill Church Road.
&&
JCBLocal storm report, Sep 2, 7:01 PM EDT, 1 hour 43 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service State College PA
701 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0610 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 SE Everett 39.99N 78.31W
09/02/2026 Bedford PA 911 Call Center
Multiple trees down on Pointer Road.
&&
JCBThe office that day
Everything else NWS State College, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 8:12 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CTP | Centre, Clinton | 33 min |
| Sep 2, 8:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, Tioga | 38 min |
| Sep 2, 8:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CTP | Tioga | 35 min |
| Sep 2, 8:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Clinton, Lycoming | 51 min |
| Sep 2, 8:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | McKean, Potter, Tioga | 55 min |
| Sep 2, 8:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Clinton, Lycoming, Potter | 47 min |
| Sep 2, 9:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Clinton, Lycoming | 57 min |
| Sep 2, 9:24 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CTP | Centre, Clinton, Lycoming | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 9:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Tioga | 16 min |
| Sep 2, 9:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Union | 40 min |
| Sep 2, 9:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga | 40 min |
| Sep 2, 10:12 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CTP | Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Union | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 10:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Warren | 40 min |
| Sep 2, 10:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Dauphin, Northumberland, Snyder, Union | 39 min |
| Sep 2, 11:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Clinton | 37 min |
| Sep 2, 11:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Elk, McKean, Warren | 66 min |
| Sep 2, 11:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Dauphin, Juniata, Mifflin, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder | 47 min |
| Sep 2, 11:15 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CTP | Elk, McKean, Warren | 15 min |
| Sep 2, 11:26 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CTP | Northumberland, Snyder, Union | 4 hr |
| Sep 2, 11:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Dauphin, Lebanon, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Snyder, Union | 49 min |
| Sep 2, 11:40 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | CTP | Centre, Clinton | 16 hr |
| Sep 2, 11:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Cameron, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean and 2 more | 41 min |
| Sep 3, 12:03 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CTP | Dauphin, Lebanon, Schuylkill | 4 hr |
| Sep 3, 12:10 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill | 50 min |
| Sep 3, 12:23 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming and 3 more | 61 min |
| Sep 3, 12:27 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CTP | Centre, Clinton, Lycoming | 6 hr |
| Sep 3, 12:28 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | McKean, Warren | 47 min |
| Sep 3, 12:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Lancaster, York | 70 min |
| Sep 3, 1:09 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CTP | Clinton, Lycoming | 4 hr |
| Sep 3, 1:11 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Cameron, Elk, McKean | 49 min |
| Sep 3, 1:14 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CTP | Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Union | 6 hr |
| Sep 3, 1:26 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | CTP | Snyder, Union | 15 hr |
| Sep 3, 1:32 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Centre, Huntingdon | 43 min |
| Sep 3, 2:12 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CTP | Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry | 4 hr |
| Sep 3, 2:42 AM EDT | Flood Watch | CTP | Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre and 27 more | 20 hr |
| Sep 3, 2:56 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CTP | McKean, Warren | 3 hr |
| Sep 3, 3:23 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CTP | Northumberland, Snyder, Union | 3 hr |
| Sep 3, 3:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CTP | Dauphin, Lebanon, Schuylkill | 3 hr |
| Sep 3, 4:11 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CTP | Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon | 4 hr |
| Sep 3, 5:03 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CTP | Clinton, Lycoming | 117 min |
| Sep 3, 5:46 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CTP | Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry | 2 hr |
| Sep 3, 5:56 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CTP | McKean, Warren | 3 hr |
| Sep 3, 6:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Warren | 45 min |
| Sep 3, 6:55 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Cameron, Clearfield, Elk | 65 min |
| Sep 3, 8:37 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CTP | Somerset | 23 min |
| Sep 3, 8:55 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Bedford, Somerset | 50 min |
| Sep 3, 9:34 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Bedford, Franklin, Fulton, Somerset | 41 min |
| Sep 3, 7:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Cambria, Somerset | 44 min |
| Sep 3, 7:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Cambria, Somerset | 25 min |
| Sep 3, 7:21 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CTP | Cambria, Somerset | 3 hr |
| Sep 3, 7:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CTP | Bedford, Cambria, Somerset | 36 min |
| Sep 3, 7:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CTP | Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, Somerset | 48 min |
| Sep 3, 7:54 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CTP | Bedford, Blair, Cambria | 36 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.