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Wind Advisory 5, NWS State College, PA

March 15, 202615 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS State College, PA issued this wind advisory at Mar 15, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT for 15 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Mar 15, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 47 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 15, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT (06:30 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
In force
47 hr
Issued by
NWS State College, PA

Counties Bedford County, PA, Blair County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Cameron County, PA, Centre County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, Clinton County, PA, Elk County, PA, Lycoming County, PA, McKean County, PA, Potter County, PA, Somerset County, PA, Sullivan County, PA, Tioga County, PA, Warren County, PA

The radar

The State College radar (KCCX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:34 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

Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 00:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 184 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 00:00Z on 2026-03-15Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2026-03-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 8 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
2173 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
125 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

027 
WWUS71 KCTP 150630
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
230 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

PAZ017-018-024-033-151930-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.260315T1300Z-260316T1200Z/
Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Clearfield, Philipsburg, DuBois,
Johnstown, and Somerset
230 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT 
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and Somerset 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be Sunday 
  morning and then Sunday evening through the overnight hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PAZ004>006-010>012-037-041-042-151930-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.260315T2000Z-260316T1200Z/
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern
Lycoming-Sullivan-
Including the cities of St. Marys, Wellsboro, Coudersport,
Emporium, Trout Run, Renovo, Warren, Mansfield, Bradford,
Laporte, and Ridgway
230 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT 
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It will be breezy during the day on Sunday 
  before the Wind Advisory goes into effect, but the strongest gusts 
  are expected Sunday night.

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
6 follow-up statements
998 
WWUS71 KCTP 151903
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
303 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

PAZ004>006-010-011-037-161215-
/O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.260315T2000Z-260316T1500Z/
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Tioga-
Including the cities of Bradford, Ridgway, Warren, Coudersport,
St. Marys, Wellsboro, Emporium, and Mansfield
303 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, Tioga, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ017-018-024-033-161200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1200Z/
Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Philipsburg, Somerset, Johnstown, DuBois,
and Clearfield
303 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and Somerset 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ012-041-042-161200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.260315T2000Z-260316T1200Z/
Northern Clinton-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Laporte, Renovo, and Trout Run
303 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.

* 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

Beaty/Radzanowski
371 
WWUS71 KCTP 160728
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
328 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

PAZ051>053-057>059-065-066-162030-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WI.Y.0006.260316T1600Z-260317T0300Z/
Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-York-
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Bloomsburg, Lancaster, Sunbury,
Pottsville, Danville, Shamokin, Harrisburg, York, Berwick,
Lebanon, and Hershey
328 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, 
  Northumberland, Schuylkill, and York Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will be common today ahead of an 
  approaching cold front. Scattered to numerous showers and 
  thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening in the 
  Advisory area and could produce locally stronger gusts. Severe 
  Thunderstorm Warnings may be needed for thunderstorm wind gusts > 
  58 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PAZ004>006-010-011-037-161800-
/O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Tioga-
Including the cities of Warren, Bradford, Emporium, Ridgway,
Mansfield, Wellsboro, Coudersport, and St. Marys
328 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, Tioga, and Warren Counties.

* 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...Gusty winds will continue today across the 
  Advisory area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will produce 
  locally stronger gusts and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be 
  needed for wind gusts > 58 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PAZ012-041-161800-
/O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Northern Clinton-Northern Lycoming-
Including the cities of Trout Run and Renovo
328 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Clinton and Northern Lycoming Counties.

* 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...Gusty winds will continue today across the 
  Advisory area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will produce 
  locally stronger gusts and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be 
  needed for wind gusts > 58 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PAZ017-018-024-033-161500-
/O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/
Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Johnstown, Somerset, Philipsburg, DuBois,
and Clearfield
328 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and Somerset 
  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...Gusty winds will continue today across the 
  Advisory area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will produce 
  locally stronger gusts and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be 
  needed for wind gusts > 58 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PAZ042-162030-
/O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/
Sullivan-
Including the cities of Laporte
328 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sullivan County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will continue today across the 
  Advisory area. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms 
  will produce locally stronger gusts and Severe Thunderstorm 
  Warnings may be needed for wind gusts > 58 mph.

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
137 
WWUS71 KCTP 161455
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
1055 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

PAZ017-018-024-033-161600-
/O.EXP.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1500Z/
Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Clearfield, Johnstown, DuBois, Somerset,
and Philipsburg
1055 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

The threat of wind gusts over 45 mph has ended. Breezy conditions 
with wind gusts 30 to 40 mph are expected to continue this afternoon 
into tonight.

$$

PAZ004>006-010>012-037-041-161800-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern
Lycoming-
Including the cities of Emporium, Coudersport, Wellsboro,
Bradford, Renovo, Trout Run, St. Marys, Mansfield, Ridgway, and
Warren
1055 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, 
  Potter, Tioga, and Warren Counties.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PAZ042-170300-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/
Sullivan-
Including the cities of Laporte
1055 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sullivan County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

PAZ051>053-057>059-065-066-170300-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0006.260316T1600Z-260317T0300Z/
Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-York-
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Danville, Pottsville, Sunbury, Lancaster,
Lebanon, York, Hershey, Shamokin, Berwick, Harrisburg, and
Bloomsburg
1055 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, 
  Northumberland, Schuylkill, and York Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

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

Steinbugl
827 
WWUS71 KCTP 161753
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
153 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

PAZ004>006-010>012-037-041-170600-
/O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern
Lycoming-
Including the cities of Emporium, Coudersport, Wellsboro,
Bradford, Renovo, Trout Run, St. Marys, Mansfield, Ridgway, and
Warren
153 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, 
  Potter, Tioga, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ042-170300-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/
Sullivan-
Including the cities of Laporte
153 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sullivan County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

PAZ051>053-057>059-065-066-170300-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/
Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-York-
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Danville, Pottsville, Sunbury, Lancaster,
Lebanon, York, Hershey, Shamokin, Berwick, Harrisburg, and
Bloomsburg
153 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, 
  Northumberland, Schuylkill, and York Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

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

Steinbugl
262 
WWUS71 KCTP 162021
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
421 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

PAZ019-026>028-035-036-049-050-056-063-064-170300-
/O.EXB.KCTP.WI.Y.0006.260316T2300Z-260317T0300Z/
Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-Franklin-Union-
Snyder-Perry-Cumberland-Adams-
Including the cities of Newport, McConnellsburg, State College,
Huntingdon, Selinsgrove, Chambersburg, Mifflintown, Lewisburg,
Gettysburg, Carlisle, Mount Union, and Lewistown
421 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

PAZ017-018-024-025-033-034-171200-
/O.EXA.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-
Including the cities of Somerset, Altoona, Clearfield, Johnstown,
Philipsburg, Bedford, and DuBois
421 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and 
  Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ045-046-171200-
/O.EXA.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-
Including the cities of Lock Haven and Williamsport
421 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ042-171200-
/O.EXT.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Sullivan-
Including the cities of Laporte
421 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Sullivan County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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>006-010>012-037-041-171200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern
Lycoming-
Including the cities of Trout Run, Renovo, Mansfield, Wellsboro,
Emporium, Warren, St. Marys, Bradford, Ridgway, and Coudersport
421 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, 
  Potter, Tioga, and Warren Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

PAZ051>053-057>059-065-066-170300-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260317T0300Z/
Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-York-
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Sunbury, Berwick, Hershey, Lebanon,
Lancaster, York, Bloomsburg, Shamokin, Pottsville, Danville, and
Harrisburg
421 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, 
  Northumberland, Schuylkill, and York Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

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

Bauco
511 
WWUS71 KCTP 170645
NPWCTP

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
245 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

PAZ004>006-010>012-037-041-045-046-171200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Tioga-Northern
Lycoming-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-
Including the cities of Trout Run, Williamsport, Bradford,
Ridgway, Renovo, St. Marys, Coudersport, Emporium, Warren, Lock
Haven, Mansfield, and Wellsboro
245 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, 
  Potter, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, Tioga, and Warren 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PAZ017-018-024-025-033-034-171200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Clearfield-Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-
Including the cities of Somerset, DuBois, Philipsburg, Altoona,
Bedford, Clearfield, and Johnstown
245 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and 
  Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

PAZ042-171200-
/O.CON.KCTP.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260317T1200Z/
Sullivan-
Including the cities of Laporte
245 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sullivan County.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

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

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 15, 1:44 AM EDT, 46 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) A warm front aloft will produce a quick moving band of snow north of Interstate 80 late tonight into the predawn Sunday. Generally a coating in the NW mountains, but can't rule out a 1 inch report. 2) After a lull tonight and early Sunday, gusty winds return Sunday afternoon through Monday, with the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon or early evening. 3) Following Monday storminess, a period of sharply colder temperatures is expected through mid-week, with some snow possible Monday night, as the cold air first builds in.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 15, 1:44 AM EDT, 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service State College PA
144 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
* Bumped snow amounts into the 0.5-0.9 inch range across the
  northwest mountains tonight
* Slight Expansion of D3 (Monday) ENH risk (30% wind prob) into
  the Lower Susq Valley

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) A warm front aloft will produce a quick moving band of snow
north of Interstate 80 late tonight into the predawn Sunday.
Generally a coating in the NW mountains, but can't rule out a
1 inch report.

2) After a lull tonight and early Sunday, gusty winds return
Sunday afternoon through Monday, with the potential for strong
to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon or early evening.

3) Following Monday storminess, a period of sharply colder
temperatures is expected through mid-week, with some snow
possible Monday night, as the cold air first builds in.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1: A warm front aloft will produce a quick moving
band of snow north of Interstate 80 late tonight into the
predawn Sunday. Generally a coating in the NW mountains, but
can't rule out a 1 inch report.

At 11 PM Sat, radar was picking up on virga across eastern PA
and much of PA with some east-west banding depicted between 5000
and 7000 feet AGL. This banding is on the leading edge of warm
advection aloft. Between late tonight and early Sunday morning,
hires guidance depicts 850-700 hPa frontogenesis in this area
of warm advection (stronger to the west), as the temperature
gradient tightens into a more well defined warm front ahead of
the same system that will drive a strong cold front through the
region on Monday. Both the 00z NAM and HRRR show an area of
0.5-1.0" of snow falling in a few hours (mostly 3A-6A Sun)
across the northwest. Favored these numbers over lower NBM
guidance given the forcing. Either way, impacts are expected to
be minimal with accumulation of an inch or less falling while
most people are asleep.

KEY MESSAGE 2: After a lull tonight and early Sunday, gusty
winds return Sunday afternoon through Monday, with the potential
for strong to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon or early
evening.

By mid to late afternoon Sunday, as a high pressure ridge axis
shifts offshore and a significant storm tracks from the Plains
towards the Upper Midwest, a return S-SE flow will start to
increase across PA. As this occurs, we also expect lower stratus
clouds to begin to overspread much of the region, along with
periods of light rain and drizzle Sunday night.

Monday continues to be a period of high focus, as model
consensus zeroes in on the potential for significant convective
development. At this early juncture, confidence is quite high
on the synoptic-scale evolution (the approach of a negatively
tilted upper-trough, an associated sharp cold front, and
impressively strong wind fields at all levels). More uncertainty
still has to be dealt with, though, in terms of smaller-scale
factors, such as: exact timing of the cold frontal passage,
potential for a pre-frontal trough, whether any breaks develop
in the overcast conditions that should prevail to start the day
(which would enhance instability)?, and convective mode (will
any discrete cells form ahead of a probable intense squall
line?). Bottom line, though, ultimately we have increasing
levels of confidence in high wind producing thunderstorms Monday
afternoon, with the best potential for damaging gusts and
tornadoes near and south of I-80, as well as east of I-99.
Please stay tuned for later updates over the next couple of
days.

KEY MESSAGE 3: Following Monday storminess, a period of sharply
colder temperatures is expected through mid-week, with some
snow possible Monday night, as the cold air first builds in.

On Monday evening, once the surface cold front pushes through,
colder air should rush in. At issue is how much steadier
precipitation will linger behind the boundary. Given favorable
upper jet placement and the probability that some wrap-around
moisture will get steered into the Commonwealth, there is the
potential for a quick 1-3" of snow in some areas Monday night,
particularly over the higher terrain and northern sections of
the state. Again, this will come down to smaller details, so it
is advised that you stay tuned for later forecast updates.

Tuesday looks windy and much colder, with temperatures a good
25-35 degrees lower than what will be experienced on Monday
(highs no better than the upper 20s-mid 30s in many locales).

Wednesday should be less harsh, but still quite chilly for mid-
March, with highs in the 30s-lower 40s for much of central PA.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
VFR conditions are expected at most Central PA airfields
through the night with the exception of BFD where light snow
showers may bring a period of IFR visibility between 07Z and
10Z. LLWS will be a concern overnight and through the day on
Sunday at both BFD and JST as a 40 to 50 knot low-level jet
moves in from the southwest. A brief period of wind shear is
possible at AOO as well during the morning, before surface winds
begin to increase. The low-level jet strengthens and moves
eastward Sunday evening, resulting in very strong LLWS at all
airfields into Monday. BFD could see winds near 70kts at
2,000ft.

After a VFR start to the day, expect low clouds to gradually
move in from the south during the late morning and early
afternoon. MVFR ceilings will first develop at AOO, MDT, and
LNS before 00Z Monday, and will reach the other sites by 03Z.
Expect ceilings to lower further to IFR overnight. Light rain
will arrive from the south at MDT and LNS near 03Z Monday ahead
of the approaching frontal system in the afternoon. This rain
could reach as far north as IPT. This rain will remain
relatively light overall and become scattered by daybreak on
Monday.

Outlook...

Mon...Very strong LLWS will occur before a VERY strong cold
fropa. Pre-frontal SHRA/TSRA with IFR possible. Then turning
blustery and colder.

Mon night...Snow possible (eastern terminals) behind a
departing cold front with MVFR/IFR restrictions across much of
Central PA.

Tue...Blustery. Sct SHSN northwest. IFR possible at BFD and
JST.

Wed...Warm fropa. -SN or -RA possible northwest.

Thu...Sct showers over northern PA with restrictions possible.

&&

.CTP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.

&&

WHAT HAS CHANGED...Jurewicz/Colbert
KEY MESSAGES...Jurewicz/Colbert
DISCUSSION...Jurewicz/Colbert
AVIATION...Bauco/Bowen
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 14, 2:00 PM EDT, 12 hours 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service State College PA
200 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 2026

PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024-025-033-034-037-041-042-045-046-
049>053-058-151800-
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-
Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-Tioga-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-
Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Schuylkill-
200 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 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...Sunday through Friday.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible on Monday.
Gusty winds are likely Sunday afternoon through Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

PAZ026>028-035-036-056-057-059-063>066-151800-
Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Fulton-Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Lebanon-
Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster-
200 PM EDT Sat Mar 14 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...Sunday through Friday.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are probable Monday
afternoon and evening. A few tornadoes are also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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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.