Nearly 9 Million Under Tornado Watch: NWS In PA

A tornado watch has been issued in 24 Pennsylvania counties by the National Weather Service on Wednesday, July 10.

A map showing the parts of Pennsylvania under a tornado watch.
Photo Credit: *NWS*

07/10/2024 1:43 p.m.

The NWS at State College issued the watch to last until 9 p.m. It affects an estimated population of 8,989,747, according to the release.

"At 1:26 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Shinglehouse, moving northeast at 40 mph.," the NWS stated in a release.

The impact possible is flying debris, mobile homes could be damaged or destroyed, and there could be damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.

The tornado warning in the following counties:

Cambria
Cameron
Centre
Clearfield
Clinton
Columbia
Dauphin
Elk
Huntingdon
Juniata
Lycoming
McKean
Mifflin
Montour
Northumberland
Perry
Potter
Schuylkill
Snyder
Sullivan
Tioga
Union
Warren

Hail up to half an inch and 70-mile-per-hour winds are also possible in the above counties.

The NWS reminds the public to stay alert for more storm watches and warnings.

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