WWUS81 KCTP 182111
SPSCTP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
511 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
 
PAZ035-182145-
Fulton PA-
511 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN FULTON COUNTY
THROUGH 545 PM EDT...

At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hancock, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Warfordsburg, Big Cove Tannery, Crystal Springs, Needmore, and Locust
Grove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
 
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LAT...LON 3983 7829 3990 7827 3997 7823 3989 7799
      3972 7814 3972 7837
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 204DEG 24KT 3974 7828 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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