Tornado Warning Issued for Lancaster County in Pennsylvania

Tornado Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Lancaster County in Pennsylvania.

Tornado Warning

The alert was issued at 4:29 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as extreme. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mountville, moving east at 25 mph

Hazards

Tornado

Potential Impact

Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near. Columbia, Millersville, and Lancaster around 430 PM EDT. East Petersburg and Willow Street around 440 PM EDT. Leola and Leacock around 450 PM EDT. Bareville around 500 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Smoketown, Washington Boro, Gordonville, Bird-In-Hand, and Conestoga

Areas Affected

The warning covers Lancaster County in Pennsylvania.

Safety Information

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.