Tornado Warning Issued for Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties in Pennsylvania

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Tornado Warning for northeastern Cumberland County, central Dauphin County, and east central Perry County in south central Pennsylvania. This alert was triggered by radar-indicated rotation from a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several specific geographic regions and landmarks in south central Pennsylvania, including:

• Cumberland County: Northeastern portions
• Dauphin County: Central portions
• Perry County: East central portions

Specific locations in the path include Rockville, Duncannon, Marysville, Linglestown, Skyline View, Penn National Race Course, Enders, Dauphin, Halifax, Hershey Park, and Harrisburg Area Community College. This warning also affects Interstate 81 from mile markers 61 to 81 and Interstate 83 from mile markers 48 to 50.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.

Expected Conditions

At 5:56 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Duncannon, moving east at 45 mph.

• Hazards: Tornado and ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches).
• Impacts: Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected. Tree damage is likely.
• Movement: The storm is moving east at 45 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 5:56 PM EDT on March 11, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 6:30 PM EDT.