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Wind Advisory 4, NWS State College, PA
NWS State College, PA issued this wind advisory at Mar 12, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT for 33 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 26 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT (07:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS State College, PA
All 33 counties
Adams County, PA, Bedford County, PA, Blair County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Cameron County, PA, Centre County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, Clinton County, PA, Columbia County, PA, Cumberland County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Elk County, PA, Franklin County, PA, Fulton County, PA, Huntingdon County, PA, Juniata County, PA, Lancaster County, PA, Lebanon County, PA, Lycoming County, PA, McKean County, PA, Mifflin County, PA, Montour County, PA, Northumberland County, PA, Perry County, PA, Potter County, PA, Schuylkill County, PA, Snyder County, PA, Somerset County, PA, Sullivan County, PA, Tioga County, PA, Union County, PA, Warren County, PA, York County, PA
The radar
The State College radar (KCCX), 43 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:01 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 00:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 201 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
- 263 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -149 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1698 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 435 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 489 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
381 WWUS71 KCTP 120700 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 300 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 PAZ004-010-017-018-024-025-033-034-130700- /O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.260313T1500Z-260314T0600Z/ Warren-Elk-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset- Bedford- Including the cities of Johnstown, Clearfield, Altoona, Somerset, Ridgway, Philipsburg, DuBois, Bedford, Warren, and St. Marys 300 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Elk, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Colbert
11 follow-up statements
602 WWUS71 KCTP 121847 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 247 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 PAZ005-130730- /O.EXA.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.260313T1500Z-260314T0600Z/ McKean- Including the cities of Bradford 247 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...McKean County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ PAZ004-010-017-018-024-025-033-034-130730- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.260313T1500Z-260314T0600Z/ Warren-Elk-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset- Bedford- Including the cities of DuBois, Somerset, Philipsburg, Ridgway, Altoona, Warren, St. Marys, Clearfield, Bedford, and Johnstown 247 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Elk, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Dangelo
885 WWUS71 KCTP 130039 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 839 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 PAZ004-005-010-017-018-024-025-033-034-131245- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.260313T1500Z-260314T0600Z/ Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair- Somerset-Bedford- Including the cities of Altoona, Bradford, Ridgway, Somerset, St. Marys, DuBois, Warren, Johnstown, Bedford, Philipsburg, and Clearfield 839 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Bauco/Martin
980 WWUS71 KCTP 130650 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 250 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 PAZ006-011-012-037-041-042-132000- /O.EXB.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.260313T1800Z-260314T1500Z/ Potter-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan- Including the cities of Laporte, Emporium, Wellsboro, Coudersport, Trout Run, Renovo, and Mansfield 250 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 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...From 2 PM this afternoon to 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...Winds will blow from the south today and then shift to westerly tonight. The strongest wind gusts are expected early Saturday morning. Wind gusts will be accompanied by occasional rain and snow showers. 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. && $$ PAZ004-005-010-017-018-024-025-033-034-132000- /O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.260313T1600Z-260314T1200Z/ Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair- Somerset-Bedford- Including the cities of Bradford, Johnstown, Warren, DuBois, Clearfield, Bedford, Altoona, Philipsburg, Ridgway, St. Marys, and Somerset 250 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will blow from the south today and then shift to westerly tonight. Wind gusts will be accompanied by occasional rain and snow showers for locations along and north of I-80. Up to a few inches of snow is possible in the higher elevations of Warren and McKean County by Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Banghoff/Bowen
619 WWUS71 KCTP 131650 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 1250 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 PAZ019-026>028-035-036-045-046-049>053-056>059-063-140500- /O.EXA.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.260313T1800Z-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 Huntingdon, State College, Carlisle, Pottsville, Selinsgrove, Bloomsburg, Harrisburg, Hershey, Berwick, Chambersburg, Lock Haven, Lebanon, Danville, Shamokin, Williamsport, Lewistown, Lewisburg, McConnellsburg, Newport, Mount Union, Mifflintown, and Sunbury 1250 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * 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. && $$ PAZ004-005-010-017-018-024-025-033-034-140500- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/ Warren-McKean-Elk-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair- Somerset-Bedford- Including the cities of Philipsburg, St. Marys, Ridgway, Bedford, DuBois, Warren, Johnstown, Bradford, Altoona, Clearfield, and Somerset 1250 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ PAZ006-011-012-037-041-042-140500- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.260313T1800Z-260314T1500Z/ Potter-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan- Including the cities of Mansfield, Renovo, Trout Run, Emporium, Coudersport, Laporte, and Wellsboro 1250 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Jurewicz
212 WWUS71 KCTP 131828 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 228 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 PAZ012-019-026>028-035>037-041-042-045-046-049>053-056>059-063- 140630- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/ Northern Clinton-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata- Fulton-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton- Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia- Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland- Including the cities of Renovo, State College, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, Mifflintown, McConnellsburg, Chambersburg, Mansfield, Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Newport, Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, and Carlisle 228 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Clinton, Southern Centre, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Fulton, Franklin, Tioga, Lycoming, Sullivan, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, and Cumberland Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ PAZ017-018-024-025-033-034-140630- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/ Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford- Including the cities of DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, Johnstown, Altoona, Somerset, and Bedford 228 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, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Warren 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/ctp
222 WWUS71 KCTP 132030 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 430 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 PAZ004-005-010-141200- /O.UPG.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCTP.HW.W.0001.260313T2030Z-260314T1200Z/ Warren-McKean-Elk- Including the cities of Ridgway, Warren, St. Marys, and Bradford 430 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Elk, McKean, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Up to a few inches of snow is possible in the higher elevations of Warren and McKean. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. && $$ 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
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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Banghoff/Bowen
116 WWUS71 KCTP 141501 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 1101 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>036-045-056-063-141615- /O.EXP.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1500Z/ Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin- Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Southern Clinton-Perry- Cumberland- Including the cities of Altoona, Renovo, Lewistown, Huntingdon, Clearfield, Mount Union, Somerset, Bradford, McConnellsburg, Bedford, Chambersburg, Warren, Emporium, Mifflintown, State College, Newport, Philipsburg, Coudersport, DuBois, Lock Haven, St. Marys, Carlisle, Ridgway, and Johnstown 1101 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The wind is diminishing, but gusts into the 20s are still possible through the afternoon. $$ PAZ037-041-042-046-049>053-057>059-141800- /O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1800Z/ Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder- Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon- Including the cities of Lewisburg, Lebanon, Laporte, Shamokin, Sunbury, Berwick, Williamsport, Wellsboro, Selinsgrove, Bloomsburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Trout Run, Mansfield, Danville, and Harrisburg 1101 AM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 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 continue to gradually taper off. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Dangelo
556 WWUS71 KCTP 141749 NPWCTP URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 149 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 PAZ037-041-042-046-049>053-057>059-141900- /O.EXP.KCTP.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T1800Z/ Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder- Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon- Including the cities of Lewisburg, Lebanon, Laporte, Shamokin, Sunbury, Berwick, Williamsport, Wellsboro, Selinsgrove, Bloomsburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Trout Run, Mansfield, Danville, and Harrisburg 149 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... The wind is diminishing. Gusts into the 20s are still expected into the evening. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Dangelo
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Mar 11, 10:12 PM EDT, 4 hours 48 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Threat for severe weather is fast declining. Flooding threat limited. 2) Settling into a cooler and windy pattern for the end of the week into early next week.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 11, 10:12 PM EDT, 4 hours 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service State College PA 1012 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... * Should be able to allow the tornado watch to expire at 8 PM EDT. Will keep the flood watch going for the time being as at least two more waves of precip will affect those counties. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Threat for severe weather is fast declining. Flooding threat limited. 2) Settling into a cooler and windy pattern for the end of the week into early next week. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1: Threat for severe weather is fast declining. Flooding threat limited. Tornado watch will be allowed to expire at 8 PM EDT. While some wind damage threat continues due to strong LLJet, the threat for storms that can produce tornadoes is almost over. KMDT gusted to 48KT and AOO to 53KT. The cells are moving so fast that the flooding threat has not materialized, but at least two more waves of precip are expected across the flash flood watch area before the cold front moves through and moisture decreases. That also looks good to die normally (at 10 PM EDT). Front seems to be a rope echo along a line from Ashtabula to Columbus (OH) at 2330Z. It is making good, steady progress and might actually be an hour or so ahead of schedule for passage through BFD. Previous... We expanded the tornado watch all the way to the east. Storms are moving fast and many are exhibiting rotation. Also, expanding the current watch was a faster and easier option than making a whole new watch (whether SVR or TOR). Still a bit of CIN left in the SE and dewpoints slightly lower. But, heating has popped THV to 80F and HGR to 81F, other SE sites will continue to heat until TSRA reach there. Previous... Severe threat continues. The sun sunshine is busting through across the southern third, but it remains mainly stable with mainly the warm advection bumping temps up elsewhere. SVR watch now to the OH-PA border, but we do expect it to be extended east in the next 2-3 hrs. But, we will need destabilization to make the storms grow tall enough to generate the wind/tornado threats we are expecting. The shear remains very high for PA for any time of year with bulk shear of 50-60KTs. It should be maximized in the early aftn over much of the area and be higher over the east for the evening hours. While the shear is high, the CAPE is not across the N. A cold front is approaching from the NW and will sweep through tonight into Thursday as an upper trough approaches the region. We will remain in the warm sector for the rest of today and early tonight. Frontal passage is expected around 02Z in the far NW and 08Z in the far SE. Temps drop precipitously, with widespread 30s by Thurs morning. The flooding threat is highest where recent and overnight/morning rain has wetted the soil. WPC has highlighted the SW portion of the CWA for being most at-risk for flash flooding. The rainfall out of the morning showers/storms was highly efficient, and some 1+" pixels have been seen on the radar estimates already today. KEY MESSAGE 2: Settling into a cooler and windy pattern for the end of the week into early next week. As the base of the trough and associated surface cold front cross PA, a sharp temperature drop in the wake of the cold front may result in any lingering postfrontal precip changing over to snow Wed night into Thu. Given the limited precip and warm ground, not expecting snow accumulation. NW winds will gust 30-40 kts behind the front early Thursday. Winds will get weaker as the day progresses on Thursday. The next system will be a potent Clipper moving across the Great Lakes on Friday. This will likely bring a band of rain and snow showers across mainly the north, but otherwise more of a wind producer than a precip maker. Wind gusts in the 40-50 kt range are possible Fri afternoon into Friday night as the pressure gradient tightens. Wind chills drop into the teens and 20s Friday night into early Saturday, a big change from the recent warm weather. Guidance favors a Great Lakes Cutter track for the next system Sunday into Monday. This would result in a corridor of warmer air pushing in ahead of the system, with highs rising back into the upper 40s and 50s. Much colder air and gusty winds push back in behind the cold front Monday night with chilly temps around through the middle of next week. Temps may even fall on Monday with strong cold advection - resulting in morning lows. Latest NBM guidance shows highs stuck in the 20s and 30s on Tuesday, some 15-20 degrees below average. && .AVIATION /02Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... Multiple rounds of SHRA/TSRA continue, with one round leaving the Susq Valley at 00z and another crossing the western highlands into the central mtns. SWerly winds of 35-45KT a couple thousand ft above the sfc is producing borderline LLWS. Although occasional sfc gusts might preclude mention of LLWS, decided to keep LLWS in the TAFs through this evening. A cold front will cross the area from NW to SE this evening into the overnight. It will become gusty, with sfc winds becoming NWerly by Thurs AM. A brief appearance of lake effect and upslope -SHSN is possible at BFD and JST overnight, and went with VCSH in TAFs. Both airfields should see cigs dip to IFR overnight. It is not out of the question that MDT/LNS could even have some wet snowflakes mix in with the -RA Thurs AM following the frontal passage, but sfc temps there will be above freezing. Otherwise, MVFR cigs should hang on across the western highlands on Thursday, with everyone else eventually becoming VFR. Outlook... Thu-Fri...Windy and colder. Scattered rain and snow showers, with restrictions possible. Sat...Becoming VFR. Sun...Rain and snow showers possible across the northern half of PA. Restrictions possible. Mon...Cold frontal passage. Pre-frontal SHRA/TSRA with IFR possible. Then turning blustery and colder. Post-frontal IFR or low-MVFR cigs expected across the west. && .CTP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && WHAT HAS CHANGED...Dangelo KEY MESSAGES...Dangelo/Colbert DISCUSSION...Dangelo/Colbert AVIATION...Evanego
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 11, 10:11 PM EDT, 4 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 1011 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>037-041-042-045-046-049>053- 056>059-063>066-130215- Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin- Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming- Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour- Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland- Adams-York-Lancaster- 1011 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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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.