Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Harrisburg, Lebanon, and South Central Pennsylvania Through 6:30 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central Pennsylvania. This alert is based on radar-indicated hazards and is effective until 6:30 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northeastern Cumberland County
• Central Dauphin County
• Western Lebanon County
• East central Perry County

Specific locations impacted include Harrisburg, Lebanon, Hershey, Colonial Park, Progress, Palmyra, Linglestown, Enola, Annville, Cornwall, Paxtonia, and Skyline View. This also includes Interstate 78 (mile markers 0 to 6), Interstate 81 (mile markers 61 to 94), and Interstate 83 (mile markers 48 to 50).

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should stay inside a well-built structure and keep away from windows. Move quickly to a safe shelter such as an interior room, a bathroom, closet, or basement. This storm is capable of producing destructive straight-line winds and tornadoes.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
• Rotation: Radar has indicated rotation within this thunderstorm. While a tornado is not immediately likely, they can develop quickly during severe thunderstorms.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 5:43 PM EDT until 6:30 PM EDT on March 11. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central and central Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EDT.