Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northeastern Forest County, Pennsylvania

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Northwestern Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Forest County until 4:15 PM EST, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Forest County in northwestern Pennsylvania. This alert was issued at 3:37 PM EST following radar indications of a severe weather system.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers northeastern Forest County. Impacted locations include:

  • Kellettville
  • Starr
  • East Hickory

At the time of the alert, the storm was located 8 miles northeast of Tionesta (or 15 miles northwest of Marienville), moving east at a speed of 55 mph.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter immediately inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Because tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms, the NWS recommends moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for portions of northwest Pennsylvania until 8:00 PM EST.

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, with damage to vehicles expected.
  • Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 3:37 PM EST until 4:15 PM EST on March 7, 2026. Residents should remain alert until the expiration time or until the storm has passed the area.

Source: NOAA Official Notice

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Forest County until 4:15 PM EST, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northwestern Pennsylvania. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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