Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS State College, PA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
735 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

PAZ059-066-280030-
Lancaster PA-Lebanon PA-
735 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN LANCASTER AND
SOUTHEASTERN LEBANON COUNTIES THROUGH 830 PM EDT...

At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cornwall, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lebanon, Ephrata, Lititz, New Holland, Manheim, East Petersburg,
Cornwall, Akron, Myerstown, Leola, Denver, Reamstown, Rothsville,
Pleasant Hill, Sand Hill, Newmanstown, Lebanon South, Cleona,
Adamstown, and Avon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in State College PA.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central Pennsylvania.

&&

LAT...LON 4013 7590 4010 7594 4006 7593 4001 7596
      4015 7656 4041 7643 4040 7629 4036 7623
      4036 7620 4031 7614 4014 7589
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 281DEG 19KT 4023 7646

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

Martin