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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
728 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

PAZ036-064-170015-
Adams PA-Franklin PA-
728 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT ADAMS AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN
COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM EDT...

At 728 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles north of Gettysburg to near
Emmitsburg. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Hanover, Waynesboro, Gettysburg, Hampton, Littlestown, Carroll
Valley, McSherrystown, Bonneauville, New Oxford, Mont Alto, Lake
Heritage, Marion, Cashtown, Aspers, Orrtanna, Biglerville,
Abbottstown, Arendtsville, Heidlersburg, and Bendersville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms 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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
south central Pennsylvania.

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LAT...LON 3983 7780 3992 7744 4002 7722 3992 7697
      3989 7698 3986 7696 3983 7700 3972 7700
      3972 7741
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 282DEG 31KT 3998 7724 3976 7743

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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