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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
746 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

PAZ004-005-180015-
McKean PA-Warren PA-
746 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WARREN AND SOUTHWESTERN MCKEAN
COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM EDT...

At 745 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles west of Warren, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Warren, Sheffield, Columbus, Youngsville, Russell, Spring Creek,
Scandia, Lottsville, Ludlow, Grand Valley, Enterprise, Warren South,
Garland, Kinzua Dam, Chapman State Park, Tidioute, Sugar Grove,
Starbrick, and Clarendon.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4195 7961 4200 7934 4200 7899 4163 7890
      4162 7961
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 247DEG 26KT 4176 7954

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

Martin