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.
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
Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS State College PA
A combination of dry and breezy conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across all of Central Pennsylvania, including the Northern and Western Mountains and Susquehanna Valley. Minimum relative humidity today will range from 20 to 25 percent across much of the Central Ridge and Valley Region of the state with some places across South Central PA dipping into the upper teens (%). Across the Northern and Western Mountains of the state, Min RHs will be in the upper 20s to around 30 percent. Westerly wind will increase and gust between 20 and 25 mph this
Special Weather Statement issued March 25 at 8:25AM EDT by NWS State College PA
A combination of dry and windy conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread along and south of I-80. Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent accompanied by wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. Hold on to your cigarette butts! If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 5:03AM EDT by NWS State College PA
A combination of dry and windy conditions this afternoon will create an elevated risk of wildfire spread across Central Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will range from 20 to 30 percent accompanied by southerly wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. Hold on to your cigarette butts! If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread rapidly. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 4:54AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Dense fog has developed on the higher terrain of Fulton and Bedford Counties. Some patchy drizzle or light rain may also be occurring. The visibility is less than one quarter of a mile on I-70 near the Town Hill exit. The visibility is very low on the hill tops of Bedford County. The valleys have much less fog. Please use extra caution if you are going to be traveling through this area. Slow down to allow more time for you to react to dangerous situations. The fog should begin to lift and improve the visibility after sunrise.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:54AM EDT until March 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 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...Strong to potentially damaging thunderstorm wind gusts are also possible late this morning and afternoon.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:54AM EDT until March 16 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one mile in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Lycoming and Tioga Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 3 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. Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong to potentially damaging thunderstorm wind
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 16 at 2:54AM EDT until March 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility less than one mile in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Lycoming and Tioga Counties. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 3 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. Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong to potentially damaging thunderstorm wind
Wind Advisory issued March 6 at 2:08AM EST until March 7 at 4:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...West-northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Susquehanna Valley and the Central and Northern Mountains of Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.