Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for McKean and Warren Counties in North Central Pennsylvania
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for McKean and Warren counties until 4:45 PM EDT, with 60 mph wind gusts expected to cause damage.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in State College, PA, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Pennsylvania. This alert is based on radar-indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in north central Pennsylvania:
- McKean County
- Warren County
Specific locations impacted include Warren, Bradford, Kane, Port Allegany, Sheffield, Columbus, Youngsville, Smethport, Wetmore, Russell, Spring Creek, and Rew.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should take the following precautions immediately:
- Stay inside a well-built structure.
- Keep away from windows to avoid injury from flying debris.
- To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency, which will relay the report to the National Weather Service office in State College.
Expected Conditions
At 4:15 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Dunkirk to near Findley Lake to Cambridge Springs. The storm system is moving east at 60 mph.
- Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts.
- Source: Radar indicated.
- Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 4:17 PM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 4:45 PM EDT on March 13, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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