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Frost Advisory issued April 16 at 1:08PM EDT until April 17 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, and Union Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 3:45AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Fulton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Southern Centre Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty west to northwest winds of similar strength may continue tonight and the Advisory may need to be extended through this time period.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 5:27PM EDT until April 15 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS State College PA

At 527 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cornwall, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Myerstown, Akron, Cornwall, Ephrata, Timber Hills, Bowmansville, Lawn, Mount Gretna, Churchtown, Richland, Annville, and Quentin. This includes the following Interstates... The Pennsylvania Turnpike from mile markers 259 to 295. Interstate 78 from mile markers 6 to 7.
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Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 5:25PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Fulton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Southern Centre Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty west to northwest winds of similar strength may continue Tuesday night through much of the daylight hours Wednesday and the Wind Advisory may need to be extended through that time period with later updates.
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Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 4:05AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Fulton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Southern Centre Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty west to northwest winds of similar strength may continue Tuesday night through much of the daylight hours Wednesday and the Wind Advisory may need to be extended through that time period with later updates.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:40AM EDT by NWS State College PA

At 340 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gettysburg, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hanover, North York, Arendtsville, West York, York, York Airport, Gettysburg National Military Park, Spring Grove, New Oxford, Parkville, Gardners, Lake Meade, East Berlin, Bonneauville, Glenville, Pennville, Heidlersburg, Biglerville, Gettysburg, and New Salem.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 2:51PM EDT by NWS State College PA

At 251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ligonier, moving east at 65 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Acosta, Salix-Beauty Line Park, Davidsville, Spring Hill, Cassandra, Belmont, Johnstown, Elim, Windber, Scalp Level, Dunlo, East Conemaugh, Johnstown Flood National Memorial Historic Site, John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, Westmont, Jennerstown, St. Michael, Mt. Aloysius College, Lilly, and Summerhill.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 6:20AM EDT by NWS State College PA

A combination of dry and windy conditions will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across southeast Pennsylvania this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values will range from 30 to 35 percent accompanied by wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph. High temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s under partly to mostly sunny skies will be conducive for outdoor recreation, but please avoid any activities that could start a fire. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire