Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Counties in Central Pennsylvania

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central and central Pennsylvania. The alert was issued at 7:36 PM EDT and remains in effect until 8:15 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northeastern Bedford County
• Southern Blair County
• Southwestern Cambria County
• West central Huntingdon County
• Northeastern Somerset County

Specific locations impacted include Johnstown, Hollidaysburg, Westmont, Windber, Belmont, Portage, Roaring Spring, Geistown, Southmont, Martinsburg, Claysburg, and Vinco. This warning also includes Interstate 99 from mile markers 13 to 28.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay inside a well-built structure and keep away from windows. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency, who will relay the report to the National Weather Service office in State College PA.

Expected Conditions

At 7:34 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sidman, moving east at 55 mph. Hazards include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Penny size (0.75 inches).
• Rotation: Radar has indicated rotation within this severe thunderstorm. While a tornado is not immediately likely, tornadoes can develop quickly during severe thunderstorms.

Expected impacts include potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 7:36 PM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 8:15 PM EDT on March 11, 2026. A separate Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central and central Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EDT.