Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Centre County, Pennsylvania

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in State College, PA, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Centre County in central Pennsylvania. The warning was issued at 2:54 PM EDT after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm moving east at 55 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts central Centre County. Locations in the path of the storm include:

• Bellefonte, Zion, Milesburg, and Snow Shoe
• Blanchard, Clarence, Rebersburg, and Moshannon
• Monument, Howard, Black Moshannon State Park, and Bald Eagle State Park

Motorists on major highways should be aware of the following affected stretches:

• Interstate 80: Between the Kylertown and Lamar exits (mile markers 139 to 170).
• Interstate 99: Between mile markers 84 and 85.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to stay inside a well-built structure and keep away from windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from wind or debris.

Expected Conditions

At 2:54 PM EDT, the storm was located over Black Moshannon State Park. The following conditions are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Radar indicates the potential for hail up to 0.75 inches.
• Movement: The storm system is moving east at 55 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective until 3:30 PM EDT on March 11. A separate Tornado Watch also remains in effect for central Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EDT.