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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
648 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

PAZ033-034-162330-
Bedford PA-Somerset PA-
648 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN BEDFORD AND
SOUTHEASTERN SOMERSET COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM EDT...

At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southeast of Somerset, moving 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...
Bedford, Berlin, Buffalo Mills, Hyndman, Indian Lake, Schellsburg,
Manns Choice, Shanksville, New Baltimore, and Rainsburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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.

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LAT...LON 3983 7898 4000 7900 4009 7846 3982 7843
TIME...MOT...LOC 2247Z 264DEG 30KT 3993 7890

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

$$

Martin