WWUS81 KCTP 182336
SPSCTP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
736 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
 
PAZ018-019-025-190000-
Northern Centre PA-Blair PA-Southern Centre PA-
736 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN CENTRE AND
NORTHEASTERN BLAIR COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tyrone, moving northeast at 35 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...
Stormstown, Bald Eagle, Milesburg, Snow Shoe, Clarence, Port Matilda,
Sandy Ridge, Julian, Black Moshannon State Park, and Unionville.

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 4095 7775 4073 7809 4074 7811 4070 7820
      4076 7830 4107 7796
TIME...MOT...LOC 2336Z 230DEG 32KT 4081 7814 

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

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