WWUS81 KCTP 222146
SPSCTP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
546 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
PAZ033-034-222230-
Bedford PA-Somerset PA-
546 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN BEDFORD AND
SOUTHEASTERN SOMERSET COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 545 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bedford, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Bedford, Clearville, Buffalo Mills, Hyndman, Manns Choice, New
Baltimore, and Rainsburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3978 7878 3999 7877 4011 7844 3986 7834
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 252DEG 8KT 3993 7865 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Martin