Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for several south-central Pennsylvania counties
The National Weather Service in State College, Pennsylvania, has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Adams County, southwestern Cumberland County, east central Franklin County, and northwestern York County in south central Pennsylvania, effective until 3:45 p.m. EDT.
At 2:55 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Walnut Bottom to near Pine Grove Furnace to Fayetteville, moving east at 30 mph.
“Hazard…60 mph wind gusts,” the National Weather Service said.
“Source…Radar indicated,” the agency added.
“Impact…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees,” the National Weather Service said.
The warning includes locations such as Hampton, Dillsburg, Lake Meade, Mount Holly Springs, New Oxford, East Berlin, Cashtown, Aspers, Walnut Bottom, Pine Grove Furnace, Biglerville, and Arendtsville.
Radar has indicated rotation within these severe thunderstorms. While a tornado is not immediately likely, the National Weather Service warned that tornadoes can develop quickly during severe thunderstorms.
This warning also covers Interstate 81 from mile markers 31 to 36.
The National Weather Service advised residents to stay inside a well-built structure and keep away from windows.
To report severe weather, residents are encouraged to contact their nearest law enforcement agency, which will relay the report to the National Weather Service office in State College, Pennsylvania.