Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 9:40AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Strong potentially severe thunderstorms will develop in advance of a slow moving cold front over Northwestern PA and an upper level disturbance moving out of Ohio. These storms will be moving east at around 25 mph and will affect the Laurel Highlands, including Somerset and Johnstown between 945 AM and 1045 AM, the Interstate 99 corridor including State College, Altoona and Bedford between 11 AM and 1215 PM. The storms will likely intensify as they approach and impact the Middle Susquehanna Valley and Interstate 81 corridor between 1 and 3 pm. * Wind gusts up to 55 MPH. * Frequent
Air Quality Alert issued June 3 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert on Wednesday for the Susquehanna Valley. A Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases, and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles, visit http://www.airnow.gov and http://www.aqpartners.state.pa.us.
Frost Advisory issued June 1 at 7:34PM EDT until June 2 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Potter, Tioga, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 9:33AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
...The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Pennsylvania... Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern affecting Lebanon and Schuylkill Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern. * WHEN...From this afternoon to this evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Several driveways and other minor roadways are affected. Water begins to enter some basements. At 10.0 feet, High water isolates several houses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 12:49AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Gusty winds, generally between 40 and 45 mph, will be possible through 5 AM across south-central and southeastern Pennsylvania. These gusty winds, coupled with saturated ground from recent rainfall, will lead to an increased risk for trees and power lines being knocked down over the next couple of hours. Gusty winds are expected to taper off after 5 AM, with breezy conditions continuing through Saturday.
Flood Watch issued May 21 at 4:22AM EDT until May 22 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Bedford and Somerset. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Occasional showers will produce 1 to 3 inches of rain today and tonight which will fall onto soil that is already very wet. This could result in flooding, especially in areas that receive thunderstorms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued May 20 at 10:43PM EDT until May 22 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Bedford and Somerset. * WHEN...From 5 AM EDT Wednesday through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast over highly sensitive soils and saturated
Frost Advisory issued May 19 at 10:17PM EDT until May 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Temperatures in the low-to-mid 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...North-Central Pennsylvania * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Flood Watch issued May 16 at 7:08AM EDT until May 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Bedford and Somerset. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rain this morning. Additional thunderstorms may develop this afternoon, and the watch may need to be extended into the
Flood Watch issued May 15 at 9:28PM EDT until May 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Bedford and Somerset. * WHEN...From 4 AM EDT Friday through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms may produce heavy rain late tonight and early Friday morning in areas that are already prone to flash flooding due to heavy