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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1256 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024

PAZ005-006-010>012-017-018-101745-
McKean PA-Potter PA-Northern Centre PA-Northern Clinton PA-
Cameron PA-Clearfield PA-Elk PA-
1256 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN ELK...EASTERN
CLEARFIELD...NORTHWESTERN CENTRE...EASTERN MCKEAN...WESTERN POTTER...
CAMERON AND NORTHWESTERN CLINTON COUNTIES THROUGH 145 PM EDT...

At 1256 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking numerous strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of
Olean to 22 miles northeast of Johnsonburg to 11 miles east of St.
Marys to 15 miles northeast of Clearfield to 13 miles northwest of
Tyrone. Movement was northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Clearfield, Cameron, Wharton, Philipsburg, Woodland, Coudersport,
Port Allegany, Emporium, Smethport, Hyde, Roulette, Osceola Mills,
Shinglehouse, Plymptonville, Chester Hill, Karthaus, Houtzdale, North
Philipsburg, Clarence, and Betula.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central and
north central Pennsylvania.

&&

LAT...LON 4200 7791 4105 7794 4073 7833 4073 7854
      4115 7843 4169 7854 4200 7847
TIME...MOT...LOC 1656Z 206DEG 33KT 4198 7825 4171 7835 4149 7834 4123
7832 4082 7842

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

Lambert